Belva, Dear, Belva, Dear!

Words and Music by M. H. Rosenfeld, 1888.

I. We'll not vote for Ben nor Grove,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; For our choice is you and “Love.”  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; We endorse your views in full, For we know you're sound on wool, With a husband's hair to pull,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear!

II. When our votes for you are cast,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; Will you tax the bustle vast,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; Will you place a tariff high, On the hosiery we buy? We await your calm reply,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear!

III. For our babies we expect,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; “Home productions” you'll protect,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; And a husband's pockets see The'll no “port of entry” be While we slumber preacefully,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; While we slumber peacfully,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear;

IV. On the bald heads at a show,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; Would you put a stamp or no,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear? Will you hang the fiends we meet, Who in cars give up no seat, And reduce Chicago feet.  Belva, dear; ilelva, dear! And reduce Chicago feet,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear!

V. Ben and Grover we will shake,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear! For you're sure to take the cake,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; Who'd prefer a man to you, With your locks of auburn hue, And your little heart so true,  Belva, dear; Bulva, dear! And your little heart so true,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear!

VI. When you're in the White House far,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; Will you squelch the bob tail car,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear! Will you put the wires low, Make the Chinese skip and go. Will you give the boys a “show,”  Belva, dear; Belva, dear! Will you give the boys a “show,”  Belva, dear; Belva, dear!

VII. Should you win the seat of grace,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; Should you whip them in the race,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; Try to give us all a chance, At the tariff take a glance, Tax dear Mary Walker's pants,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear; Tax dear Mary Walker's pants,  Belva, dear; Belva, dear!