On Moonlight Bay (song)

"Moonlight Bay"
Cover, sheet music, 1912
Song
Published	1912
Writer(s)	Composer: Percy Wenrich Lyricist: Edward Madden
Language	English

"Moonlight Bay" is a popular song. It is commonly referred to as "On Moonlight Bay". The lyrics were written by Edward Madden, the music by Percy Wenrich, and was published in 1912. It is often sung in a barbershop quartet style. Early successful recordings in 1912 were by the American Quartet and by Dolly Connolly.

Some sources alter the third line of the chorus from "voices ringing" to "darkies singing," to appeal to minstrel show tastes. However, the original sheet music and 1912 recordings use the lyrics above.