From the 1930 film “Happy Days”.
Words by L. Wolfe Gilbert.
Music by Abel Baer.
Sheet music provided by Nicholas Leunissen:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- You wonder why I look so cheerful
What makes me grin from day to day
Just cuddle near, you’ll get an earful
Just why I feel this way
Chorus
I’m so happy, watch me smile
Oh, so happy, all the while
You should try it, I’m on a diet of love
Breakfast kisses, such a bunch
Sweet embraces for your lunch
It’s a riot, I’m on a diet of love
One thing that makes it great
You can have more than your share
If don’t affect your weight
When you have that bill of fare of sweetness
Hugs for dinner never hurt
And some pettin’ for dessert
You should try it
I’m on a diet of love
- This diet seems to help your waistline
It makes it fit somebody’s arms
And no physician could prescribe mine
Alone I found its charms
Sung here by Vancha March: