From “Garrick Gaieties”, 1925
Words by Lorenz Hart
Music by Richard Rodgers
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- My poor heart goes any way the wind blows
Spring is a habit with me
Girls refuse me but they cannot lose me
Plato and I can’t agree
I am burdened with a fondness
For girlish blondness that I can’t explain
When I’m doleful, I become most soulful
I like my sunshine after rain
Chorus
I must believe in someone
I’m just an April fool
Doubting may overcome one
Though I’m a dumb one
I’m not a glum one
It may rain in April
But I cannot keep cool
I simply must be admirin’
Some pretty siren
I’m just an April fool
- Willy nilly both my hands are chilly
When they’re not held by a man
I like sofas full of handsome loafers
Then we play catch-as-catch-can
So, my April occupation is osculation
Morning, night and noon
Cold hearts beating need a little heating
April is just as warm as June
Chorus
I must believe in someone
I’m just an April fool
Doubting may overcome one
Though I’m a dumb one
I’m not a glum one
It may rain in April
But I cannot keep cool
And my affection I pour on
Some husky moron
I’m just an April fool