Fritz Kreisler - The Old Refrain - Deanna Durbin

Performer - Deanna Durbin Music - Fritz Kreisler Lyrics - Alice Mattullath This song was written in 1915 and dedicated to great Irish tenor John McCormack. He made the first recording in 1916. I often think of home Dee-ol-ee-ay When I am all alone and far away; I sing an old refrain, dee-ol-ee-ay For it recalls to me a bygone day It takes me back again to meadows fair Where sunlight’s golden rays beam everywhere My childhood joys again come back to me My mother’s face in fancy too I see It was my mother taught me how to sing And to that memory my heart will cling I’m never sad and alone while on my way As long as I can sing Dee-ol-ee-ay Though years have passed and gone, dee-ol-ee-ay And though my heart is young my head is grey. Yet still the echoes ring, dee-ol-ee-ay And dear old memories forever stay. This song will bring me visions full of light And sweetest dreams throughout the d