When Irish Eyes are Smiling / Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Two waltzes played on my little Galotta 32 bass accordion

Lyrics:-

When Irish eyes are smiling sure it's like a morning spring
In the lilt of Irish laughter you can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy all the world seems bright and gay
And when Irish eyes are smiling sure they steal your heart away

Let me call you sweetheart
I'm in love with you
Let me hear you whisper that you love me too
Keep the lovelight glowing in your eyes so true
Let me call you sweetheart
I'm in love with you

"When Irish Eyes are Smiling" was published in 1912, the lyrics were written by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff, Jr., set to music composed by Ernest Ball, for Olcott's production of The Isle O' Dreams.

"Let Me Call You Sweetheart" was published in 1910 with music by Leo Friedman and lyrics by Beth Slater Whitson.

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• Whitson

[roddickyuen]

very good play, i am a new learner of accordion, and i am playing with the 32 bass accordion too, i am now learning the song Merry Widow Waltz!

but yyour play is much better than me ! btw how can you find the sheet music of this irish song? it is very lovely!

[bsam20uk]

@roddickyuen Just send me a private message with your email address and I will try to help you out.

[TobiasRamirezMolina]

I like it very much. I've seen it several times. How can I get the music sheet? I'm trying to play it with my accordion.

thanks

[bsam20uk]

Just send me a message with your email address and I'll try to help you out.

[Xoxo1020]

very good! i have 2 sing this 4 chorus/..amazing! :]

[bsam20uk]

Thanks for your kind comments and glad you enjoyed it - a sing-song is always good for the soul.

[codycobourg]

Happy st patricks Day!!

[bienveillance57]

Hey, Friend, I love this song very much...Irish music makes me feel good !!!

Thank you !

[MichaelAuthorAllAges]

I need to get my accordian fixed/refurbished. I got it over ten years ago, and still have not gotten it in working order or learned to play it! Luckily I play lots of other instruments and they all work. But this makes me want to get going on the accordian. Nice job! I love this song. -Michael :)

[TC1931]

very beautiful thanks

[theweeblossom]

soo nice

[daitaem070]

I really like this song, It make me think of my sweetheart:(

but now he has gone from my life;(

You play this song so nice Thank you

[twiggy663]

I love this video. You play these songs so well.

[drallsnow3]

Cam across you by accident just looking lol.but i have played several of your tunes over and over ,so i have enjoyed you very much! Keep up the fine work I'll look forward to many more!

[JEMCO2008]

My dad loved this song

[neon854]

Very good - but maybe cut yourself a bit more loose. Put a bit more soul into it and don't be afraid to express emotions or add your personal touch to the songs that you perform. Just from the viewpoint of someone who doesn't play your instrument but loves the songs. :)