Historic Sheet Music Collection

Document Type

Score

Publication Date

1917

Comments

The House that Jack Built
Music by Jesse Winne
Words by Harold Robe

New York: Maurice Richmond Music Co. (145 West 45th St.)

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Lyrics

[Verse 1[
Jack had a girl sent from Heav'n above
Gee, Jack's a lucky boy.
Jack's built a house in the Town of Love.
Right near the Land of Joy.
It's only a cottage, and yet it seems
To Jack and his gal it's a Palace of dreams;
For Jack built it all with his great strong hands,
When Cupid had furnished the Plans.

[Chorus]
The House that Jack built is cozy,
The House that Jack built is strong,
Each little dream room is rosy
And the whole house rings with song.
When Winter;s cold winds are blowing,
And when the fireplace is filled,
In it's warm and com'fy nook
They can Turn Life's Picture Book
In the House Jack built

[Repeat Chorus]

[Verse 2]
Jack has a way that is all his own
Gee, Jack's a wise young lad
Ne'er can a Gloom enter Jack's bright home,
Hearts there, are always glad.
It's only a cottage, but still'twill hold
A million of treasures you can't buy for gold;
So jack's little house,
Like a good staunch ship,
Will carry them safe thro' Life's trip.

[Chorus]

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