A popular song from 1928.
Words by Jack Yellen.
Music by Milton Ager.
Sheet music provided by Laurence Rubenstein:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- I wonder if I dare tell what’s in my mind
Your confidence to share I am not inclined
While you were sitting there this occured to me
I’m frankly curious what can this great thought be
Chorus
Wouldn’t it be nice to sit at breakfast with you?
After we have properly been authorized to
Getting up to sip a cup of coffee or tea
That you pour for me, what joy that would be
We would chat forgetting that the hour is late
For your kiss I’d often miss the nine-twenty-eight
Stocks could go to high or low, I’d smile the day through
After taking breakfast with you
- If nothing went amiss ‘twould be nice indeed
But mortal wedded bliss isn’t guaranteed
With coffee and a kiss we would start each day
I really picture it in quite another way
Chorus
Wouldn’t it be nice to sit at breakfast with you
You’ll rush down and with a frown you’ll hurry it through
When I speak in manner meek you’ll be very curt
While grapefruit you squirt all over your shirt
Tenderly I’ll pour your tea and serve you the eggs
You’ll peruse the morning news of murders and yeggs
“Bye!” you’ll shout, and then rush out, and leave me so blue
After taking breakfast with you
Sung here by Fred Feild: