Bonaparte's Retreat - Lyrics - Hank Locklin
Lawrence Hankins 'Hank' Locklin was an American country music singer-songwriter. A member of the Grand Ole Opry for nearly 50 years, Locklin had a long recording career with RCA Victor, and scored big with the hits "Please Help Me, I'm Falling", "Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On", and "Geisha Girl" from 1957-1960. His singles charted from 1949-1971.
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Met a girl I loved in a town way down in Dixie
Neath the stars above she was the sweetest girl I ever did see
So I took her in my arms and told her of her many charms
And kissed her while the organ played the Bonaparte's Retreat
All the world was bright as I held her on that night
And I heard her say please don't ever go away
So I held her in my arms...
So I held her in my arms...
So I held her in my arms...
