Not Before Pa Dear - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
NOT BEFORE PA DEAR 
Some lovers are so bashful They will never say a word, But only blush and tremble, Which looks, I'm sure, absurd; While others they will kiss their love, Or know the reason why, But when my charmer's pa is near, These words aro her reply: 
Chorus. Not before pa, dear, not before pa, Say that you love me, but not before pa; Not before pa, dear, not before pa, I don't miss a kiss, dear, but not before pa. 
I'm very fond of flirting, But there's one I love best, I'm sure I'm not too bashful, In seeking love's request; Last night I went to see her pa, To squeeze her hand I tried, When I called her my little queen, These words she then replied:-Chorus. 
We strolled into the garden, And underneath the trees, We sat upon the lover's seat, To inhale the Summer breeze; I told her how I loved her, Which caused a dreadful sigh, And when I said, oh, name the day, These words were her reply:-Chorus.