I Want To Go To The Ball Game

I Want To Go To The Ball Game

V1
Billy O’Grady and his little lady
Were sweethearts for many long moons;
When night was falling on her he’d go calling
And warble life’s sweetest of tunes:
He’d say “Tomorrow I’m going to borrow
A V-spot and take you somewhere”
She’d listen discreetly, then say very sweetly,
With her little lady like air:
V2
Billy, you dear, you, I like to be near you,
Out here in the grandstand each day,
I love to listen and see your eyes glisten
When ever they make a good play;
By me some pop, Bill, and please do not stop, Bill,
But root for a home run or two.
Gee, ain’t it great, Bill?
Is my hat on straight, Bill?
Please get me some popcorn to chew:
Chorus
I want to go to the ball game
I’m the fall dame for a ball game
I like to get the crowd going
And root and hoot and shout
I want to go to the pastime,
Have a fast time, like the last time
And yell “Swat a single, two sacker or bingle”
But don’t fan out.

C.P. McDonald (words), Al. W. Brown (music)

1909