American Old Time Song Lyrics: 43 Annie Reilly
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 43
ANNIE REILLY.
Copyright, 1894, by Frank Harding.
Written and Composed by Johnnie Carroll.
Arranged by Wm. Loraine.
No doubt you have all heard of sweet Annie Reilly,
She is the charmer that I do adore;
All of the neighbors they speak of her highly,
Each evening at eight we meet outside her door,
The weather permitting, I take her out walking,
We stroll on the avenue far as the park,
And there in the shadow of wide spreading branches,
Unconscious of others, we sit and we spark.
Chorus.
Annie Reilly is my girl: cheeks like roses, teeth of pearl,
Eyes that shine like the stars above, sweet Annie Reilly is my love.
Annie Reilly she's my girl; cheeks like roses, teeth of pearl,
Eyes that shine like the stars above, sweet Annie Reilly is my love.
Last night, as we parted, she gave me a promise,
To me 'twas the happiest moment in life;
There, with the moon shining brightly upon us,
Sweet Annie said she would be my little wife,
You all are invited to come to our wedding:
We'll dance and be merry, we'll have a good time,
And life will be sunshine, with no care or sorrow.
For earth's fairest treasure that day will be mine.- Chorus.