American Old Time Song Lyrics: 02 Not Before Pa Dear
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 2
NOT BEFORE PA DEAR
Some lovers are so bashful
They will never say a word,
But only blush and tremble,
Which looks, I'm sure, absurd;
While others they will kiss their love,
Or know the reason why,
But when my charmer's pa is near,
These words aro her reply:
Chorus.
Not before pa, dear, not before pa,
Say that you love me, but not before pa;
Not before pa, dear, not before pa,
I don't miss a kiss, dear, but not before pa.
I'm very fond of flirting,
But there's one I love best,
I'm sure I'm not too bashful,
In seeking love's request;
Last night I went to see her pa,
To squeeze her hand I tried,
When I called her my little queen,
These words she then replied:-Chorus.
We strolled into the garden,
And underneath the trees,
We sat upon the lover's seat,
To inhale the Summer breeze;
I told her how I loved her,
Which caused a dreadful sigh,
And when I said, oh, name the day,
These words were her reply:-Chorus.