a popular song from 1916
words by Al Dubin
music by George Burnham McConnell
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. I’m not afraid of going to war
I’m not afraid, I’ve been there before
I have no fear when danger is near
I’m sort of a hero, you see
I’m not afraid of cannons at all
I’d be right there if duty should call
But, when it comes to the beautiful girls
They’ve got the best of me, that’s all
Chorus
I’m afraid, I’m afraid of the beautiful girls
They never let me alone
They like to get me alone
They love me to hold them, upon my knees
When I was a baby they did it to me
I’m afraid, I’m afraid that some blonde or brunette
Will pet me, and get me yet
I know it’s nice to have a nice little wife
But it doubles your board bill the rest of your life
I’m afraid, I’m afraid of the beautiful girls
2. I’m not afraid of facing a gun
I’m not afraid, I know I can run
I’d even face a cannibal race
Way down in the jungles alone
I wouldn’t dodge a flying machine
I’d get away in my submarine
But, when it comes to the ladies, I’m done
They’ve got my number everyone
Sung here by Fred Feild: