From “Follies of the Day”, 1909
Words by Barney Gerard
Music by Albert Von Tilzer
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by Gerd Westendorp:
Lyrics
- When a fellow’s heart starts bumping
And inside there is a thumping
That’s the time, yes, that’s the time
You should get right under cover
Or you’ll find yourself a lover
I got mine, yes, I got mine
In lots of cities I have traveled
And such tales as I unraveled, fibs galore
I said that I was fond
Of a brunette and of a blond
But never, never more
Chorus
One little girl made a very big impression
I thought it hard to part
Though it may sound like a very bold confession
Another won my heart
I gave my hand to a very, very small girl
And she fascinated me
Though I got sweet on a tall girl
Honest, you’re the only one for me
- It is very interesting
That the girls stood for my jesting
Were they shy? now were they shy?
Tho’ in foreign lands I’ve traveled
And strange tales I have unraveled
I am fly, yes, I am fly
One nice lass called me Harry
Said dear, come and let us marry
Right away, today
Although I was so prudent
I fell to a Vassar student
But quit her right away
Sung here by Vancha March: