a popular 1922 song
Words and music by Harry Pease, Ed G. Nelson, and Harry Tobias
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
- My sister Kate gave a party last night
And all of her girl friends were there
They spoke about all of the chances they had
To marry some big millionaire
Mary O’Brien said, “Girls, I’m not lyin’
But I fave up beaus by the score”
Then my sister Katie said, “Listen, my lady
What I did for one I adore”
Chorus
I gave up Jimmy Rogers
Who owns two garages
All for the love of Mike
I gave up Tim McIver
The taxicab driver
All for the love of Mike
I’ve had offers from this one
And offers from that one
Now you can think just what you like
And begosh I’m not joshin’
I’m takin’ in washin’
All for the love of Mike
- All of her girl friends
Just laughed right out loud
When my sister told her romance
They said, “Kate, I’ll bet
That you feel mighty proud
You sure gave up many a chance!”
After the party they felt good and hearty
For oh, what a time they had all
‘Twas late in the evening
And as they were leaving
They started to sing in the hall
Chorus
I gave up Jimmy Rogers
Who owns two garages
All for the love of Mike
I gave up a swell sailor
A doctor, and tailor
All for the love of Mike
I’ve had butchers and bakers
And candlestick makers
Now you can think just what you like
Mary Pickford sent her thanks
’Cause I gave up Fairbanks
All for the love of Mike
Sung here by Fred Feild: