I had with my Blue Velvet Band.

One night as bed time was ringing

I was standing close to the bars

I fancied I heard a girl singing

Far out in the ocean of stars.

Her voice had the same touch of sadness

I knew that but one could command,

It had the same thrill of gladness

As that of my Blue Velvet Band.

Dear pals, when my “hitch” is completed,