A 1902 popular song.
Words by John Gilroy.
Music by Harry Linton.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by Halcyon Days Music:
Lyrics
- An ebony tinted maid of affectation
Is loved by a gent of tawny hue
She gave to him a standing invitation
Saying “Call and I’ll be always in for you”
After she had spent most of his money
He said, “Don’t leave me in this world alone
Could I call to see you once next week, my honey?”
This excuse she offered in regretful tone
Chorus
Monday I’ll be busy all the day
Tuesday I’m going far away
Wednesday is the day that I study my French
Thursday is for music, you would intrench
Friday I must paint a little bit
Saturday in the dentist’s chair I’ll sit
Sunday is for church, salvation I must seek
I’m sorry, I’ll be busy all next week
- He easily hid from her his occupation
Till into jail they threw this maiden dear
For counterfeit coins of this great nation
As the money that she took from him was queer
She was tried in court by judge and jury
She thought the tawny gent would come to speak
But he sent this note that drove her in a fury
“Goodbye, my gal, I’m busy all next week”