There is Somebody Waitin’ For Me”, Written, and similar items

Sir Harry Lauder (1870 – 1950) was an internationally recognized Scottish entertainer. He toured the world during his career, composed many of his own songs, and appeared in three films. Biography: Born in Portobello, Edinburgh, Lauder’s family moved to Arbroath when he was twelve after the death of his father. The family later moved to Lanarkshire where Harry went to work in the coal mines. He sang as he worked in the mines, and his coworkers encouraged him to sing in the local halls. Lauder eventually joined a concert party and toured Scotland singing comedic songs as well as songs from Ireland and Scotland. His success on this circuit allowed him to quit working in the mines and perform full time. Music is in fair condition - pages are very brittle/frail. It does have wear and tear around corners/edges and spine. There are small tears/rips along all edges. Some discoloration, foxing.Consistent with age. Please see photos. Front cover has a photo of Lauder. Lyrics: [Verse 1] Once on a time it's a very long time It's a year or it maybe three; I was out of a job and I didn't have a bob When an old Tar said to me Would you like to come and have some fun, While you're young and stout and strong So the verry next day I sailed away To this good old shanty song. [Chorus] There is somebody waitin' for me In an old cabin down by the sea, In the land where I wish I could be There is somebody waitin' for me. [Verse 2]: I know a cot in a very sweet spot And I think of it ev'ry day; It is all I've got my whole job lot And it's miles and miles away There were tears and sighs and fond goodbyes, When the time came 'round to go But as I jog along I sung this song To myself because I know. [Chorus] [Verse 3]: I know a face it's a very sweet face It's the face of my very best girl, I have seen all sorts in the diff'rent ports As I've sailed all 'round the worl' On my last trip east I'd a rare old feast, I've the taste still on my tongue But when I sailed west to my very very best Little girl again I sung.