From the original 1902 musical “Wizard of Oz”.
Words by L. Frank Baum.
Music by Nat. D. Mann.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- When maidens fall in love with Princes charming
Ah, then what do they do?
The answer isn’t in the least alarming
I hope your words are true
She answers all his glowing words demurely
As she shyly turns her telltale face away
And yet her heart with love is throbbing surely
As tenderly she hears him say
Refrain
I love you!
And forever I declare that I’ll be true
Kiss me dear!
I am happy only when you’re near
- When little birds their love tales are confessing
Ah, then what do they do?
They pass the time in kissing and caressing
I’ve heard that this is true
They seem quite happy when they are together
And they twitter loving speeches all the day
With ecstacy they flutter ev’ry feather
And this is what the lovers say
Refrain
Coo! Coo! Coo!
That’s the way the loving birdies always do
Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!
Is the greeting when the lovers meet
- When pussy cats with love become enraptured
Ah, then what do they do?
By beauty’s charm they swear their hearts are captured
Do you suppose it’s true?
Their little hearts with tenderness are beating
As they nestle close together in their joy
While each unto the other seems entreating
And many winning arts employ
Refrain
Mew! Mew! Mew!
Just a kiss before we say our last adieu
Mie-ow! Mie-ow! Mie-ow!
Oh, to love but you I’ll gladly vow
Sung here by Vancha March: