Sunday, May 20, 2012
lead me to my bed -- 1925 James Campbell-Reginald Connelly
Speranza
1925
Show me the way to go home
I'm tired and I want to go to bed
I had a little drink about an hour ago
and it's gone straight up to my head
where ever I may roam
on land or sea or foam
you will always hear me singing this song
show me the way to go home
Indicate the way to my abode
I'm fatigued and I want to retire
I had a spot of beverage sixty minutes ago
And it went right to my cerebellum
Wherever I may perambulate
On land, or sea or atmospheric vapour
You can always hear me crooning the melody
Indicate the way to my abode
Lead me to my bed
I'm knackered and I want to get some kip
I had a bit of booze about an hour ago
And it went right to my cop
Wherever I may stroll
To the pub, or to the dole
You will always hear me making this noise
Lead me to my bed
Folk song, adapted in 1925 by "Irving King" (the British songwriting team James Campbell and Reginald Connelly) written on a railroad train journey from London to somewhere.
They were tired from the traveling and had a few alcoholic drinks during the journey, hence the lyrics.
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