That Old Gang of Mine Songtext
von Billy Murray

Well well old timer, say you′re looking good
What brings you down to the old neighborhood?
Just looking for the best pals that I ever had
I never thought that I'd want them so bad

Gee, but I′d give the world to see
That old gang of mine
I can't forget that old quartet
That sang "Sweet Adeline"

Goodbye forever
Old fellows and gals
Goodbye forever
Old sweethearts and pals
God bless them

Gee, but I'd give the world to see
That old gang of mine


Say, Eddie, wouldn′t it make you feel good
To have the gang back in our old neighborhood?
It sure would
You know when I look at those houses
Unchanged by the years
In my throat, there′s a lump
And my eyes fill with tears
Take a peek at that lamppost
The old pump, and that stoop
Say, can't you remember us kids in a group?
There was shorty and red
And skinny and mike
And the rich kid, with the ball bearing skates and a bike
Gee, those were happy days
You remember the parties and dances?
That′s why we didn't notice the years drifting by
And the first thing we knew, we were all 21
But the gang stuck together, in fight or in fun
And then came the war, the crowds in the streets
The blast of the bugle, the tramp of the feet
And the gang, those pals of yours and mine
Were the first of the bunch to fall into line
Say, what′s the matter buddy?
There's a tear in your eye
I can′t help it Bill
I don't know a face in the crowds going by

Gee, but I'd give the world to see
That old gang of mine
I can′t forget that old quartet
That sang "Sweet Adeline"

Goodbye forever
Old fellows and gals
Goodbye forever
Old sweethearts and pals
God bless them

Gee, but I′d give the world to see
That old gang of mine
I can't forget that old quartet
That sang "Sweet Adeline"