From the musical “The Night Boat”, 1920
Words by Anne Caldwell
Music by Jerome Kern
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- When a girl has stayed at home for ages
It’s most exciting to break out
When a wedding ring no longer cages
It’s great to have the boys about
I’ve made up my mind to be as sporty as the others
Will you choose a sweetheart
Or may we be your big brothers
Burthen:
I’ve got a heart for sale
Does anybody want to buy one?
I’ve got a kiss for sale
Does anybody want to try one?
I’ve got a grass-widow air
A sort of “What do I care”
If there is nothing I miss
I know the meaning of bliss
But home was never like this
I’ve got a closeup look
Does anybody know just what I mean?
I know my little book
Though simple minded I was never green
So in the Journal and World
And in the Herald and Sun
And in the Tribune and Mail
I put a smart little ad
“A Woman’s Loving Heart For Sale”
- In a world of happiness and folly
Must I be left at home alone?
I’ve decided that I will be jolly
And have a gay time on my own
Why should I be pining
For amusement or affection
We will give you both
If you will say you’ve no objection