Billy Murray - In My Merry Oldsmobile 1905 (Automobile Songs) Runabout

Billy Murray - In My Merry Oldsmobile 1905 (Victor) 8/8/1905 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Vincent Bryan (lyricist) Gus Edwards (composer) (Car - Automobile Songs)
"In My Merry Oldsmobile" is a popular song from 1905, with music by Gus Edwards and lyrics by Vincent P. Bryan.
The song's chorus is one of the most enduring automobile-oriented songs. The verses, which are slightly suggestive (by 1905 standards) tell of a couple who court and fall in love during a trip with a new Oldsmobile.
Lyrics:
Verse 1
Young Johnny Steele has an Oldsmobile
He loves his dear little girl
She is the queen of his gas machine
She has his heart in a whirl
Now when they go for a spin, you know,
She tries to learn the auto, so
He lets her steer, while he gets her ear
And whispers soft and low...
Verse 2
They love to "spark" in the dark old park
As they go flying along
She says she knows why the motor goes
The "sparker" is awfully strong
Each day they "spoon" to the engine's tune
Their honeymoon will happen soon
He'll win Lucille with his Oldsmobile
And then he'll fondly croon...
Chorus
Come away with me, Lucille
In my merry Oldsmobile
Down the road of life we'll fly
Automobubbling, you and I
To the church we'll swiftly steal
Then our wedding bells will peal
You can go as far as you like with me
In my merry Oldsmobile.

[@luisdeleonlossi]

I love this song.

[@kirbywaite1586]

People don't realize these were fairly racy lyrics for 1909.

[@saleerix]

bonzi buddy sang this

[@luisdeleonlossi]

Yes, is right, but I prefer this version.