Now Why Don't You Play ball There

Title

Now Why Don't You Play ball There

Description

V1
When Smithie told the widow he was going to the game,
She answered, “take me with you for I feel inclied the same,”
The game was almost ended and the bases were all filled,
The umpire called “two strikes, three balls,” then every thing was stilled,
When the widow said to Smithie “I just can’t stand this strain,”
Stood up and woke the players as she shouted this refrain
V2
When Smithie left the widow and returned to his own home,
His wifie said you’re late my dear, where ever did you roam,
Perhaps you saw the baseball game but Smithie said “oh no, I had to wait to see some men about an hour or so.”
Soon Smithie was in dreamland the crowd began to hoot,
His wife was roused from slumber as he started in to root
C
Now why don’t you play ball there, you dummy at the bat;
That bonehead there on first base he ought to chase his hat.
You lobster there on second,
I’d like to swat your dome,
And you there on the third, you’d better beat it home.

Creator

E. Enkelman (words), Myron A. Bickford (music)

Date

1910

Files

Citation

E. Enkelman (words), Myron A. Bickford (music), “Now Why Don't You Play ball There,” The Baseball Sheet Music Project, accessed March 28, 2024, https://baseballsheetmusic.omeka.net/items/show/47.