After You’ve Gone

Words and Music by Creamer and Layton.

After you’ve gone – and left me crying
After you’ve gone – there’s no denying
You’ll feel blue – you’re gonna be sad
You’ve missed the dearest pal that (slickest partner) you ever had

There’ll come a time – don’t you forget it
(Yeah) There’ll come a time – when you’re gonna regret it
Some day when you get lonely
Your heart will break like mine – (and) you’ll want me only

After you’ve gone (split) – after you’ve gone away (flown the coop)
After we paid – our dues together
You should have stayed – through all that nasty weather
Someday while you’re feeling badly
You’ll need the only one that loves you so madly
But I’ll be gone – yes I’ll be gone – to stay
Yeah after I’ve gone – after I’ve gone away

Recorded by Ruth Etting on March 1, 1927, in New York City.
The flip side of the 78rpm record was My Man (Mon Homme)
Originally issued on Columbia 995 D (Matrix W143563 3)

Available On:
Glorifier of American Song - Ruth Etting
Take Two Records
Released: May 7, 1998


Available On:
America's Greatest Songstress - Ruth Etting
Claremont (SAF)
Released: November 25, 1997


Available On:
Ruth Etting - Radio Favorite - Ruth Etting
Vintage
Recorded:  1927-1930 - Transfer made from rare disks