From the operetta “Naughty Marietta”, 1910.
words by Rida Johnson Young
music by Victor Herbert
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- I’ve a very strange feeling I ne’er felt before
‘Tis a kind of a grind of depression
My heart’s acting strangely, it feels rather sore
At least it gives me that impression
My pulses leap madly without any cause
Believe me, I’m telling you truly
I’m gay without pause, then sad without cause
My spirits are truly unruly
Chorus
For I’m falling in love with someone
Some one girl
I’m falling in love with someone
Head awhirl
Yes! I’m falling in love with someone
Plain to see
I’m sure I could love someone madly
If someone would only love me
- Now, I don’t mind confessing that I used to scoff
At this sort of a sport of flirtation
I used to believe that I’d never be caught
In this foolish but fond complication
I’m losing all relish for things that were dear
I’m looking for trouble and know it
When someone is near, I’m feeling quite queer
But I heartily hope I don’t show it
Sung here by Fred Feild: