by Jerome Kern

“ A certain married dame, I will not give her name, Is younger than her husband is, Her tastes are livelier than his. As dancing makes her figure trim, She dances not with him! One night she felt quite gay, Took in a cabaret, She found the dancing such good fun, That as the clock was striking one, In wine her sorrows she had drowned, She still was whirling round! ”

“ There's a land far away, That's the world's protegè, And it calls to us way over there, And who ever is wrong, or who ever is right, We all pity it's grief and despair, There the poor wander on from the homes that are gone, There are children whose fate we deplore. Their pale faces haunt us, they need us; they want us, Those sad little waifs of the war. [Refrain]
Boys and girls, girls and boys, Our hearts go out to you, Let us be your mothers, and your sisters and your brothers till your skies again are blue, Let us dry your tears and let us sooth your fears! ”

“ Nestle close to mother darling have no fear She can, as no other, kiss away each tear, Always there to cheer you as the years roll on She'll be ever near you, ever when she's gone Nestle close to mother darling have no fear She can, as no other kiss away each tear, Always there to cheer you as the years roll on, She'll be ever near you, even when she's gone Always there to cheer you as the years roll on She'll be ever near you even when she's gone. ”

“ Come to us, we've waited so long for you, we'll make life a beautiful song for you, come, come to us. We love you so. leave behind the world and it's fretting, And we will give you rest and forgetting. ”

“ Oh dancing is a tonic That sets you all aglow Like bubbles of carbonic When wine begins to flow and once the dance you've started it's hard for you to stop you spin 'round turning o'er the ground just like a human top So let yourself just go. ”

“ Hoopla Father doesn't care, He's not there to see! Hoopla Father doesn't care, Come and play with me, To myself I always say, When the cat has gone away, That's the time the mice will play Hoop-la-la Papa! ”

“ So kiss, kiss There's nothing that's amiss, In the friendly kisses of a friend or two, You may get some frigid glances, But one has to take those chances I don't see a thing to fuss about do you, Do you So kiss kiss I gives another bliss you have thousands and just one you'll never miss, If it makes some sad heart lighter, If it makes this old world brighter Don't be stingy Don't be stingy, Don't be cross about a little thing like a kiss. ”

“ The world goes around to the sound of a Syncopated melody, Come on take a chance and we'll dance to the Syncopated melody, Beware have a care, have a care, when you're doin' it Keep moving or you'll ruin it and just so you'll know we'll show you all the late improvements in those syncopated movements, Oh you start kind of slow till you know how to throw your shoulders in the air. ”

“ Oh you never can tell Oh you never can say When your heart will rebel Hearts are funny that way You may think you stand the test But you find you're like the rest Oh you cannot tell why And you cannot tell how It may be by and by Or it may happen now Fate arranged it long ago So you never can tell you know. ”

“ Got the cutest little way, Like to watch you all the day. And it certainly seems fine, Just to think that you'll be mine. When I see your pretty smile, Makes the living worth the while, So I've got to run around, Telling people what I've found. ”

“ I stand so much upon my head Things are all turned around Looking up from the ground Ready to make a bound Now on the air I seem to tread At love's magic sound On my feet I stand instead Joy at last I've found. ”

“ Raining, raining, Two little birds of a feather Sat there on a twig together, And they didn't mind the weather, Tho' 'twas Raining, raining, Trees made a shelt'ring above; But what's it matter if the rain comes pitter patter, When you're with the girl you love? ”

“ And Nature seems to smile. The breeze in the trees brings a scent of orange blossom And the skies turn soft and blue, When there's no one 'round except the man you love, And the man you love loves you. ”

“ As you can't get her, don't stop to reget her, But take someone else you will find it much better. There it is again There it is again She's not there whom you adore, But there's plenty more on the ballroom floor There it is again, There's no need for you to care. For the orchestra's playing your favorite dance And a lot of nice girl's are there. ”

“ For it seems to me this world is just about right Life is like a song Sung the whole day long Nothing can go wrong, the sun was never so bright. Why is it perhaps you'll guess and if you won't I'll have to confess Just when you think you're all right, Love comes along and then it's "Goodnight." ”

“ But I want to be a good little wife In the good old fashioned way. For ever and a day, Till our two heads are bent and gray. Through days seren and stormy There will be but one man for me, And we'll weather life together In the good old fashioned way. ”

“ Bohemians who borrow, Say they'll pay tomorrow, But tomorrow never comes, So you may sit and twirl your thumbs, While waiting for those little sums, The friends who gaily toast you, Turn around and roast you! Soon as you are out of view, There no-one's ever jealous, So the novels tell us, But I havn't found it true, Oh that Bohemia, is just a trap it is not on the map. [Refrain]
Oh it's a very jolly place, if you can stand the pace, Bohemia Bohemia While you have a lot of money you have lots of fun, You can have a lot of fun! ”

“ Remember somewhere the sun is shining And so the right thing to do is make it shine for you. A heart full of joy and gladness Will always banish sadness and strife. So always look for the silver lining And try to find the sunny side of life. [Verse]
(Sally) As I wash my dishes, I'll be following your plan, Till I see the brightness in ev'ry pot and pan. I am sure your point of view will ease the daily grind, So I'll keep repeating in my mind.
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1928. ”

“ Skies are weeping While the world is sleeping Trouble heaping On your head. It is vain to ramain and chatter, And to wait for clearer sky Helter skelter I must fly for shelter Till the clouds roll by. ”

“ What a pitty not to know the name of such a pretty ditty It always seems to interrupt you when you're talking, It seems to lift you from your feet and start you walking, When the cellos and the fiddles start in to fiddle that middle part Clouds, fears, sighs, tears, disappear as if by Magic. ”

“ Now long years have passed away, Sirens are a myth they say, But you still find them none the less, singing today in modern dress Just the same they set their snare, sweetly smiling, false and fair, Turn a deaf ear when you are near, or upon the reef you'll come to grief. ”

“ Whose little girl Who loves ev'ry curl, Who'll own your smile as you walk down the aisle with him Who'll I give the ring to, Who'll swear to be true blue Who is saving up his dough to buy a little bungalow Whose lovey love, Whose honey bug, Whose baby are you. ”

“ Comes a well known sound, Rising all around, It's the little crickets Chirping, chirping, Bidding you have done with gloom and care. Oh, days are gold, and skies are blue, And merrily they sing to you: The crickets are calling, Enjoy today, Never mind what comes after, For Youth was made for Love and Laughter. Time always flying, Be glad while you may. ”

“ Life doesn't seem the same. You can't see it, But inside I'm all aflame! I haven't felt this way since once I sunk a ten-foot putt Which I needed to win the game. Oh! the sun shines brighter than it used to, And the world becomes worthwhile. ”

“ Why judge a guy by his clothes? For after all, He dresses just as well as he is able. Treat with suspicion ginks who've got the soup and fish on, For too often they play a villains part. And rags are royal raiment when they're worn for virtue's sake; And a sweater may conceal an honest heart. ”

“ No women knows
If she has a travlin' husband
just where he goes
Unless she follows on and nails him, trails him
Just like a faithful old dog.
That old song
"Where has my Highland laddie gone"
It says a mouthful
We never do know
Just where they do go
How they keep us guessing
Isn't it distressing!
I have the blues
When my hubby leaves,
although I wouldn't accuse
Each time he says "Good-Bye"
I get those same old left all alone again blues.
I have the blues
Ever since he married me,
I sure have the blues
Because I used to have a good time, all time,
Every time I might roam. ”

“ Let us build a little nest While we're here together, Like little birdies do When April skies are blue. We can snuggle up and rest In the wint'ry weather (BOTH) And if we're good as little birdies should be Then may be we can have a family. ”

“ Mamah often used to tell me how I'm prudent It is for girls to let their fancies roam. And go out walking evenings with a student, Instead of washing dishes safe at home. But I never thought my Percy would deceive me: He seemed as good and faithful as a lamb. ”

“ Faster and faster as each step you master in the moments of the dance You get much closer and closer your fondness to show, sir, for the moments of the dance, Then slyly and wily your cheeks touch shyly by the merest of chance dearest lets dance Old steps or new steps don't matter you see, When you dance a few steps with me. ”

“ I've a very charming dwelling, You know where without the telling, Decorated in a style that's rather quaint, Smart and quaint, When you pay my house a visit, You may scutinize or quizit, But, you must not touch the paint, Brand new paint. [Refrain]
Mind the paint, Be careful, Mind the paint. Fingerprints will always show however faint. Once you smear it, or you scratch it, It's impossible to match it, Take care Do be careful! ”

“ It's a great big land, Full of Toms and Dicks and Teddies; It's a large, wide land, Cluttered up with Jacks and Freddies: Even though you stay at home and never travel, Men of ev'ry known variety you view: But in all the population of this great and growing nation I have never found a man like you. ”

“ Don't go preferring ginks that ain't got nothing stirring, For good looks are too often but a screen. A handsome face may lie beneath a head that's made of bone, And a homely mug may hide a clever bean. ”

“ Then when you think you love a girl you hesitate? (He) Not too long, for that would be absurd! I know that when I'm ninety, with a long grey beard, I'll still be making up my mind. (She) Procrastination is a habit to be feared, You will always find. ”

“ It seems mighty queer, Ev'ry time you're near Something so strange Starts me a swaying First thing that I know I am going to Oh what a change O'er me is playing I'll do just like you Snap my fingers too, When that strain I hear that again Wonder what can be Draws you so to me Something cute There's no dispute. ”

“ I want the sort of wife Who'll lead a calm, domestic life. (BUB.) For me that kind of dame, Would be a lot too tame. I want to find a girl Who'll help me buck the social whirl. (STUB.) While I prefer the sort, Who's fond of outdoor sport. Our tastes, you see, do not agree, But one thing you can take from me [Chorus]
(All.) That I am going to find a girl some day, If I have to hunt till I am gray Yes, if you stick around a while, You'll see me walking down the aisle With the little missus. ”

“ When it's nesting time in Flatbush, We will take a little flat, (Jacky) With welcome on the mat (Jim) Where there's room to swing a cat. I'll hang up my hat, I'll hang up my hat, Life will be so sweet with you, (Both) When it's nesting time in Flatbush, In Flatbush Avenue. [Verse]
(Jacky) Our little home may have defects like all these flats in town, It's wiser not to lean on the walls, (Jim) Because they might fall down. (Jacky) It's rather badly lighted, which makes it hard to see. The neighbors play the Gramophone each night till after three. ”

“ It's awful to have handed a good man the icy No; But I must tell you candid that you haven't got a show: The sort I like are dressy men, who look refined and swell, A well pressed pair of pants affects me more than tongue can tell (Mac G.) I'm not the kind of specimen for which you've always fell. ”

“ Something 'bout you honey That send a something thro' me Makes me feel so funny A sort of wriggly, wiggly, giggly feeling round my heart That sets me reeling Something 'bout you honey A cutie little something makes the skies all sunny, For you have such a doggone way about you I just can't feel gay without you Funny little something It starts me struggling What can it be? ”