Bonaparte’s Retreat

[Verse 1]
Met the girl I love in a town way down in Dixie
'Neath the stars up above, she was the sweetest girl I ever did see

[Refrain]
So, I held her in my arms, told her of her many charms
I kissed her while the band was playing the "Bonaparte's Retreat"

[Verse 2]
All the world was bright, as I held her on that night
And I heard her say, "Please don't ever go away" (Don't ya leave me)

[Refrain]
So, I held her in my arms, told her of her many charms
I kissed her while the band was playing the "Bonaparte's Retreat"

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
I met the girl I love in a town way down in Dixie
'Neath the stars up above, she was the sweetest girl I ever did see

[Refrain]
So, I held her in my arms, told her of her many charms
I kissed her while the band was playing the "Bonaparte's Retreat"

[Verse 4]
All the world was bright, as I held her on that night
And I heard her say, "Please don't ever go away" (Don't ya leave me)

[Refrain]
So, I held her in my arms, told her of her many charms
I kissed her while the band was playing the "Bonaparte's Retreat"

[Outro]
"Bonaparte's Retreat" (Don't ya leave me)
"Bonaparte's Retreat" (Don't ya leave me)
"Bonaparte's Retreat" (Don't ya leave me)
"Bonaparte's Retreat" (Don't ya leave me)