[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
a 1907 popular song
words by Harrison Stewart
music by Joe Jordan
The sheet music:
Lyrics
- I don’t believe in rushing through this world at no time
I may be somewhat foolish but that is a rule of mine
When folks rush up to you and say what they want you to do
Just think it over before you speak ’cause it may mean trouble for you
Chorus
Take your time, friend of mine
Take your time, your own time
That’s the best way to do, you will find
Never let your best friend
Rush you to troubles end
Take your time, friend of mine, take your time
- Familiarity breeds contempt is what people say
I got acquainted with a girl the day ‘fore yesterday
She said I was the finest man that she ever had seen
But when she talked about marrying right then and there I screamed
Chorus
Take your time, friend of mine
Take your time, your own time
That’s the best way to do, you will find
When you take you a wife
It’s the same as jail for life
Take your time, friend of mine, take your time
Sung here by Fred Feild: