Long Long Ago (1833)

An elegant, sentimental English ballad. Words and music by Thomas Haynes Bayly. Published by Firth & Hall. Sung by Fred Feild Piano according to the sheet music Midi found at American Dreams Stephen Foster website 1. Tell me the tales that to me were so dear Long long ago, long long ago Sing me the songs I delighted to hear Long long ago, long ago Now you are come all my grief is removed Let me forget that so long you have roved Let me believe that you love as you loved Long long ago, long ago 2. Do you remember the path where we met Long long ago, long long ago Ah yes you told me you ne’er would forget Long long ago, long ago Then to all others my smile you prefered Love when you spoke gave a charm to each word Still my heart treasures the praises I heard Long long ago, long ago 3. Though by your kindness my fond hopes were raised Long long ago, long, long ago You by more eloquent lips have been praised Long long ago, long ago But by long absence your truth has been tried Still to your accents I listen with pride Blest as I was when I sat by your side Long long ago, long ago ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- A lover of long ago has returned to renew old ties. The singer wants desperately to believe that old feelings have been retained. She appears to accept him. This was an early wistful, nostalgic love song of which there were many in the 1890s. The sheet music and description was found in the book Popular Songs of 19th Century America. ---------------------------------------------- Get the sheet music and MIDI at: