So long Sally,   you'll be a beautiful bride . . .   So long Sally,   though I won't be there at your side . . .   I can't deny, I wish that I   were in his shoes,   but someone's gotta win and someone's gotta lose,   in dreams I'll still caress you,   goodbye, good luck an' bless you,   guess I'll be runnin' along . . .   So long Sally,   So long . . .   < instrumental verse >   I can't deny, I wish that I   were in his shoes,   but someone's gotta win and someone's gotta lose,   in dreams I'll still caress you,   goodbye, good luck an' bless you,   guess I'll be runnin' along . . .   So long Sally,   So long . . .   Words and Music by Bob Merrill, 1950