[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
A 1919 popular song
words by Andrew B. Sterling
music by Harry Von Tilzer
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
- Ain’t no use a-sighing
Ain’t no use a-crying
Ain’t no use a-pleading you see
Because I’m through, I’m through with you
And I’m on my way
Ain’t no use a-moaning
Ain’t no use a-groaning
Ain’t no use a-fighting with me
Because I’m goin’ away, yes I’m leaving today
You hear me say
No time to lose, I had to choose
Here comes my man, so goodbye blues
Chorus
I ain’ten goten no time to have the blues
No how I’se goten another daddy now sweet Papa
Oh Papa I’m in love
I ain’ten goten no time for mournful news
I never knew, never knew
What a certain kind of lug-a-dove could do
Oh daddy, when you throw your arms around me
Oh daddy, ain’t I awful glad you found me
When you start to love you sure know how
I vow right now
I ain’ten goten no time to have the blues
Today I’m just goin’ to live and love my life away
Sweet Papa I’ll say, day! day!
- Ain’t no use a-grieving
You know why I’m leaving
Couldn’t live on one kiss a day
I want that love I’m dreaming of
My dreams comin’ true
Ain’t no use a-scolding
Ain’t no use a-holding
Ain’t no chance a-makin’ me stay
My love is not for you, you’re an icicle too
You make me blue
No time to sigh, I had to cry
Here comes my man, I’ll say goodbye
Sung here by Fred Feild: