| Beside A Babbling Brook | |
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| 1923 - m. Walter Donaldson (1893-1947), w. Gus Kahn (1886-1941) | |
| Verse: | When I was younger I used to hunger to climb up the ladder of life. Now that I've grown up I might as well own up it's not worth the worry and strife. |
| Chorus: | I'd be more than satisfied if I could hide away beside a babbling brook Rippling waters call me far away to a quiet shady nook. |
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