American Old Time Song Lyrics: 16 I Am Happy When Youre Near Me

Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 16

I Am Happy When You're Near Me.
Copyright, 1879, by W. H. Rieger.

I am happy when you're near me,
For you charm away all pain;
And the heart-bliss long since faded
Comes to cheer me once again
I can see your sweet smile ever,
And they bid all griefs depart;
There is joy when you are near me.
Brightest sunshine in the heart

Chorus.
There is joy when you are near me,
For you bid all care depart;
When you sweetly smile upon me
There is sunshine in the heart.

When you're near me I am happy,
Blissful as the days are long,
For you speak to me of pleasure.
And you sing the sweetest song.
Then my heart forgets its sorrow,
And the old bliss comes again-
I am happy, oh, so happy,
For you chase away all pain.-Chorus.

I am happy when you're near me,
When your love is warm And true;
And your smile will ever cheer me,
For my heart goes out to you.
Oh, then bid me never sorrow,
Say that you will ne'er depart,
And I ever more will cherish
Brightest sunshine in the heart.-Chorus.