The Treasury of American Folk Poetry
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Cocktails at Seven Cocktails at Seven Dinner at Eight Come on Baby don’t be late! Cocktails at Seven Dinner at Eight Hurry woman, don’t be late! Cocktails at Seven Dinner at Eight When we are together, oh is it great! Come on my lover, you’re like no other Remember I’m not your brother! Cocktails at Seven Dinner at Eight You’re the one I anticipate! Come on my lover, They’ll never be another It’s time you began to discover… Cocktails at Seven Dinner at Eight Hurry baby, I cannot wait! Find Me a Melody Find me a melody Sing me a song! Tell me you love me, Baby string me along! With you beside me I’ll never go wrong! Dreams are what they may be, Only let them be long! Someday you’ll see in me A long, long time gone A loving song play for me; Only one that keeps us strong! Together we are the key And that’s where we belong; Say you’ll stay with me, And we’ll have a loving bond! Lover, keep close to me Near me the whole night long! You are the most for me, Only make it all life long! Hollywood Romance I catch the beat And move my feet Aint she sweet! I choose my course With no remorse Cause it don’t take force! Hollywood romance Give it a chance, Come on let’s dance! Why hesitate? The love we’d make We’ll celebrate! No need to wait It’s a timely fate And it’s getting late. No need to fear, Just me standing here; To spread some cheer! I make it clear You’re a dear And I’m so near! Forget the past We’ll make it last! The future’s vast! I’m in a trance As I watch you dance Only one last chance! I’m on my knees Don’t care who sees I got a lover to appease! But love’s a breeze So if you please; We’ll dance with ease!
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About the Book
This treasury is a collection of lyric poems and some of my college poetry, which I have written and put together in this simple book. The lyric poems are “songs,” which discuss all aspects of the American lifestyle. I have composed music for most of them even though all of it may not be written down. I start with ordinary social gatherings and expand into the joys and lulls of love and romance. I sing to the people of America and anyone else who will listen. I write about some different types of music that personify our culture. I try to give some cheer to the depressed and sing about growing up in Southern California. Sometimes it is just a song in passing about someone I have known or simply care about. This is my contribution to the American heritage. There is much more, and it would please me if you read on and learn about a softer side of life.
About the Author
Joseph Pagan was born in San Diego and the seventh child of fourteen children. In 1974, he moved to St. Louis and studied business and art history. In 1977, he moved to Hollywood, California, and began his study of film and song writing. Later he moved back to San Diego and received an AA general degree from Grossmont College. Finally, he studied film making and the arts for three additional years at San Diego State University.