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And I ask God?s blessing from heaven above On Dixieland where I was born.
DOWN A SHADY LANE TO HEAVEN I have heard tales of Paradise on earth.
Now I find that they come true Hid, among the trees in a cottage small I will show, my Paradise to you.
Refrain-
Down a shady lane, on my way to heaven My footsteps take me. every night at seven. Where the path is lighted by a friendly moon And the air is scented with roses? sweet perfume. Little birds arc cuddled in a nearby tree.
And an angel?s waiting there to welcome me. That?s just why I hurry home each night at seven Down a shady lane to heaven.
Gray dawn, why do you taunt me bringing a new' born day,
Gray dawn can?t you see I?m lonely,
Since my love went away and left me blue.
Gray dawn let me sleep and dream forever and ever anon,
Fold me in your misty embrace until my love comes back to me. Gray dawn.
Marguerite Backman Bay St. Louis Mississippi
GRAY DAWN