CHET ATKINS & LES PAUL lyrics - Give My Love To Nell

(Traditional)



Three years ago since Jack and Joe

Set sail across the foam

Each vowed a fortune he would gain

Before returning home

In one short year Jack gained his wealth

And started home that day

And when the pals shook hands to part

Poor Joe could only say.



[Refrain:]

Give my love to Nellie, Jack

And kiss her once for me

The sweetest girl in all this world

I'm sure you'll say is she

Treat her kindly Jack, old pal

And tell her I am well

His parting words were don't forget

To give my love to Nell.



Three years had passed when Joe at last

Gained wealth enough for life

He started home across the foam

To make sweet Nell his wife

But when he learned that Jack and Nell

One year ago had wed

With sobs and threats he now regrets

That he had ever ever said.



[Refrain]



They chanced to meet upon the street

Joe said, you selfish "ELF"

The very next girl I learn to love

I'll kiss her for myself

But all is fair in love, they say

As you have gone and wed

I'll not be angry with you pal

So once again he said.