Like the San Antonio stroll"
I've been away for a while
My folk's and sister would go
They held hands and began to stroll
When I think of the way that it goes
Just singing the whole night through
It's 'bout time you came with us as well"
Now I'll sing it to you
To make you fall in love girl
And my sister Eileen and her husband to be
Then the lights went down low
So I never got lonesome or blue
Well the day finally come
And leave me home all alone
Just so we both can do
Mamma'd smile and say, "Child don't you know
When my momma said, "Hon'
And he played something stately and slow
The fiddler picked up his bow
Well my old radio
Just so well all can do
I'd fall asleep in my chair
Now I'll sing it to you
When my folks would come home
They'd be humming a song
Soon's the Saturday sun went on down
Yes, I danced all night
Would play that ol' Opry show
That ol' San Antonio stroll
And dream that I was right there
Goin' to that big square dance in town
But it still brings a smile
There ain't a thing in this world
Well, I had me a time
Till they rang that old cracked midnight bell
