(And I Want Him Bad)
A novelty song from 1928
Words and music by Herb Magidson, Michael H. Cleary and Spencer Williams
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Gee I’m awful lonesome,
I need company,
‘Cause I’ve turned my sweetie down,
For he’s been cheatin’ on me
Now I’m by my ownsome,
An’ I’m thinkin’ of
Lookin’ round for a new sweetie
I want somebody to love
Chorus
Won’t somebody hear my plea?
I’ll be sweet as I can be
I want a good man and I want him bad
If you crave endearing charms,
I can fill your empty arms
I want a good man and I want him bad
To take a chance in love’s romance,
Now that’s right where I shine
For love indeed is what I need,
Affection is my line
Hear my plea, for goodness sake,
Won’t someone give me a break?
I want a good man and I want him bad
- Won’t somebody take me?
I need lots of love
I’m just longin’ for someone
To be my sweet turtle dove
Won’t somebody make me
Happy all the while?
I’m just wishin’ for somebody
Who wants a sweet angel child
Chorus
If you’re poor or if you’re rich,
Strong or weak, I don’t care which
I want a good man and I want him bad
If you’re hot or if you’re cold,
I don’t care if you’re young or old,
I want a good man and I want him bad
Now look at me and you will see
I’m very very real!
Don’t have the dough of Clara Bow,
But lots more neck appeal!
Now’s your chance, men, hear me say
This may be your lucky day
I want a good man and I want him bad
Chorus
Lovin’ arms a-holdin’ tight
That’s the time I feel just right
I want a good man and I want him bad
Parlor lights away down low
That’s when I’m no Eskimo
I want a good man and I want him bad
Say I still own a country home
Away from noise and fuss
A perfect nest, a place to rest
The rest is up to us
Here I am, make up your mind
Girls like me are hard to find
I want a good man and I want him bad
Sung here by Vancha March: