Dallas In Song

Songs from Spring 2004 Pilot
Grove Lunch Series


�That Viaduct Glide�
Words and Music by Wm. Renick Smith
Copyright 1912 by Wm. Renick Smith

Verse:
Way down in Dallas where the breezes blow,
Oh, to that town I am just bound to go;
That is the place where they�ve the grandest dance,
Oh, you kid! It�s just a Texas prance.
Way down there on the Viaduct,
That is where you should surely try your luck,
When the moonlight�s shining clear and bright,
And you�re wooing there on a summer�s night,
To that bridge take a ride,
When you dance the Viaduct Glide. 

Chorus:
When I do that Viaduct Glide,
 I sure am filled with pride, (Oh yes, I am),
It beats an auto ride, (You bet it does)
And by it I love to stride. (Oh yes I do).
Oh, to that Dallas slide, (Oh you Slide),
We�ll dance tho� time betide,
With my affinity, Down by the Trinity,
Doin� the Viaduct Glide.

Verse:
I�ve been to Frisco and to gay Paree,
And down in Cuba where they glide so free;
They all have a rag or have a dance so rare,
Yet none touch Dallas with her gliding air.
Down in Texas on that bridge so wide,
I long to dance right to that lovin� glide.
Believe me, hon, it beats them all,
And for that stunt I always fall,
To the left, to the right,
Sway me, dear, with all your might. 

Chorus:
When I do that Viaduct Glide, etc.


�Delightful Dallas�
Words and Music by Harry Lewis
Dedicated to the Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Copyright 1936 by Harry Lewis 

Verse:
Where men are looking forward, this is the place,
To come and cast your future lot;
You�ll catch the spirit with such easy grace�Your troubles may then be forgot. 

Chorus:
Delightful Dallas, marvel city, it�s a pleasant place to dwell,
With its churches, schools and thriving industries, come on we�ll treat you well.
There�s a spirit of progressiveness that in itself is power,
Delightful Dallas, wonder city, the city of the hour. 

Verse:
Throughout the world good folks are making their plans,
To try to live the larger life,
We�ve everything that will meet your demands,
They�ll surely appeal to the wife.

Chorus:
Delightful Dallas, etc.

Verse:
Our parks and playgrounds all will bid you to rest,
And set your sights for better score.
Come join us now and deliver your best,
You�ll wish you could only do more.

Chorus:
Delightful Dallas, etc.

 

 

 

 


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