A song from “Rhythmania”, 1931.
Words by Ted Koehler.
Music by Harold Arlen.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Is there anyone around who cannot see
It’s the well-known run around you’re giving me?
I suppose you’ll tell me I’m all wrong
It’s a bitter pill to take, coming from you
Though I’ve made a big mistake, what can I do?
I don’t know what makes me string along
Refrain
I don’t want you, but I’d hate to lose you
You’ve got me in between
The devil and the deep blue sea
I forgive you, ’cause I can’t forget you
You’ve got me in between
The devil and the deep blue sea
I ought to cross you off my list
But when you come a-knocking at my door
Fate seems to give my heart a twist
And I come running back for more
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
You’ve got me in between
The devil and the deep blue sea
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: