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 Deeoleeay When I am all alone and far away; I sing an old refrain, deeoleeay 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 Deeoleeay Though years have passed and gone, deeoleeay And though my heart is young my head is grey. Yet still the echoes ring, deeoleeay And dear old memories forever stay. This song will bring me visions full of light And sweetest dreams throughout the d