Top 95 Quotes & Sayings by John Walter Bratton

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American composer John Walter Bratton.
Last updated on October 10, 2024.
John Walter Bratton

John Walter Bratton was an American Tin Pan Alley composer and theatrical producer who became popular during the era known as the Gay Nineties.

My heart beats red, white, and blue. And with patriotism it aches Generally, I believe in democracy, freedom and civil rights But in particular, cupcakes
Thousands of stars in the night sky, And shells on the shore together, Hundreds of birds that go singing by, Especially in sunny weather. Millions of dewdrops to greet the dawn, Thousands of leaves in the fall, Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn, But only one father, that's all. Happy Birthday To the One and Only
Take life with a pinch of salt
A shot of tequila and a wedge of lime
Do nothing at all
But take your time — © John Walter Bratton
Take life with a pinch of salt A shot of tequila and a wedge of lime Do nothing at all But take your time
Yes, you're very very old But try to think of it as not being cursed After all, in a hostage situation You'd be released first!
If I could choose from all the fathers in the world, Dad, I'd choose you!
Walk a little slower, Dad Cos I am only small. I'm following in your footsteps, And I don't want to fall. Someday when I'm all grown up. You're what I want to be; Then I will have a little child, Who'll want to follow me. And I would want to lead just right, And know that I was true; So, walk a little slower, Dad, For I must follow you. A very very very Happy Birthday Dad
Over a pint in the pub, you have a good moan That's the fate of every Magpie While Mam perfects her game show skills Giving talks at the WI
Dad, Thanks for being my biggest fan, even when I strike-out.
Because I was flat out wrong I'm on my knees Begging that you Will forgive me, please
If age was temperature, You'd be getting hotter Happy 60th degree You, hot shotter
Leaving Verses Poems Quotes To say goodbye Isn't a pain Unless you're never going...! (Tee hee)
Dad - a son's first hero, a daughter's first love.
We've shared good (times) We've shared good fries We've shared good (beers) But never goodbyes... Till now Mind how you go, good buddy
This sorry poem
Isn't long
It's simply to say
I was wrong!! — © John Walter Bratton
This sorry poem Isn't long It's simply to say I was wrong!!
What I said Wasn't wise It wasn't even true I apologise
You moan a lot and jingle your change But let's face it, there's no escape You can flick the remote as much as you like But she's on the TV and on every tape
Congratulations! If I may be so bold Only 40 years to go Before you're a century old Just saying
You won't now tell people you're in your 60?s Indeed, you'll have to pretend, no end That you're close to being 70 Let me be the first to agree, old friend
Congratulations on your well deserved retirement, Wishing you every happiness in the years ahead. No lying about your age, more lying around the house After lying much longer in bed
It's all flags, fireworks, family, food and fun That's July Four July Five, the fun is done The fireworks are no more
Look back on your wedding And be filled with joy and pride Deservedly so, for the many years You've flourished, side by side
As a World-trekker, go-getter Retirement won't have you stopping You'll be seen where the bananas and mangos come from At the supermarket....doing the shopping
It started with a simple ring, You became husband and wife, You progressed to being parents And you're still best friends for life.
A Dad gives hope When life is low A Dad's a place Where you can go A Dad is honest A Dad is true A Dad is precious My DAD is You Happy Birthday to YOU Happy Birthday to YOU Happy Birthday , Happy Birthday Happy Birthday to YOU
As it's your 40th birthday This, we'd like to say May you be bathed in goodness, happiness and sunshineness On this, your special day.
The greatest gift I ever had Came from God; I call him Dad!
In all the years together You've shared joy, and contentment too Long may it continue In the years ahead, for the both of you
Be pleased to look forward, And pleased to look behind, Count today, your 40th, and each birthday With a grateful mind.
If I could choose the perfect Dad There's no one I would rather Have Dad, than you Dad Coz you go further, Father Happy Birthday Father
Free... Yes...FREE time Is what retirement brings Leisure, lounging and loafing And other lazy things
Daddy I'm just little But I love you BIG Happy Birthday Big Daddy
How much I wish I could tell you, Dad How much you mean to me.... But there are no words to say How much I admire you... appreciate you... thank you for everything you've done. love you Actually, there are I've just used them How much I wish you A happy, happy birthday Dad
Don't think of 60 as ten years older than 50. Think of it as only 1 year older than 59 Go ahead, as it's your birthday Delusion, today, is just fine
It's a good thing wrinkles don't start 'til you're 50ish. So, wrinkles, then Happy 60th, and then Just think, you'll be 70 In just those short years, numbering ten
Don't be pessimistic Because, today, the sun hasn't shone It probably won't next year And you'll then be 61
As a chapter closes in your life, And a new one starts for you, May your years be filled with all the things You've been looking forward to!
Happy Anniversary, my darling Here's to a day that's filled with fun While we joyously remember When us two became a one
It takes a minute to say hello
Why? I wonder why
When it's seems to take forever
When you have to say Goodbye? — © John Walter Bratton
It takes a minute to say hello Why? I wonder why When it's seems to take forever When you have to say Goodbye?
It is said that insincere apologies can be detected while heart-felt apologies melt away all grievances, anger and hatred. Felt with all my heart I'm sooo sorry Apologies Sorry Soz so so So Sorry
Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes aren't final, when You only mean we'll miss you Until we meet again
This card is sent to cheer you As you're confined to bed I'm sure it'll feel all worthwhile In the happier days ahead.
It's Good...But No more rush hour driving To start and end your day No more early alarm calls But..much less pay No more back stabbing Or rising to the bait No more phone calls from the boss Asking you to work late But...having to get by On half your hourly rate Now you have all day To sit or doze to stay to go Anywhere you like... ..cheaply You've got less dough Travel around the world Do anything you've desired But do it economically Now that you're retired
At last some time for pleasure trips And do what you want to do The time to just take your time It's toodle-oo to time that flew Those plan A's and B's Coming down of that dusty shelf; it's your time now just for you To do things for your self.
May today be filled With bright hopes for the future And happy memories of the past
Wherever you may go Wherever you may have been Saying goodbye is fine If you say hello again
May every memory that you share Of dreams you've seen come true, Help make this special anniversary day A happy one, for the two of you
Congratulations on turning 60 Now you can wear what you like No one cares, and more particularly You're fine telling 'em 'Take a hike'
You really must stop acting Like a 20-year-old, gold plated In a midlife crisis You just graduated Happy 60th
I love you
Just coz
Please forgive me
I'm soz — © John Walter Bratton
I love you Just coz Please forgive me I'm soz
True Friends are the bacon bits In the salad bowl of life. How true I read that and straight away, My thoughts turned to you And especially today on your 60th These special wishes I send Have a really wonderful birthday My special "bacon flavored" friend
I've been writing verses For 60 years...phew! And d'yer know why I did it? T'was especially for you
This goodbye will only seem Like an eternal pain If I fail to merely miss you Until we meet again As we assuredly will I've made my mind up
As it's your 50th birthday The very best of cheers to you Truthfully, I'm just being selfish Coz now I am so cheerful, too Happy, Cheerful Birthday
When you gaze upon the lovely sight. Of twins, arm in arm, asleep at night. Think not that the house has been doubly messed. But that you, as parents, have been doubly blessed.
On your 60th, here's something philosophical To give the old grey matter a stir How old would you be If you didn't know how old you were?
The best inheritance a father can leave his children is a good example.
A father is someone who can't get on the phone, in the bathroom or out of debt.
You're 60 But honestly it doesn't show Mind you, you reached the age of consent About 50,000 consents ago!
Today is very For it's about a special birth For the very finest Dad That ever walked upon this Earth
On your birthday today, don't Look up 'Life Expectancy' coz I suspect As you've reached 60, you want to be happy, Trust me, you'll be depressed.
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