a popular song from 1919
words and music by Harry De Costa
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Look at me and you’ll see
Somebody who’s as blue as blue can be
It’s all because they passed a certain law
That says you cannot “Shimme” any more
Cannot eat, never sleep
The only thing I want to do is weep
Went to see my M. D.
But he couldn’t do a blessed thing for me
Chorus
‘Cause I’ve got an awful case of “Shimee” Blues
Ever since the day I heard the awful news
And just because some did the “Shimme” rough
I’ve got to suffer, Gee! it’s mighty tough
When I hear a “Shimme” tune I want to dance
But, I’m scared to death to even take a chance
I went and packed away my dancing shoes
I’ve got the “Shimmee” blues
- I was gay till the day
They went and took the “Shimme” dance away
I never cared to “Trot” or “Ball the Jack”
That’s why I pray the “Shimme” will come back
It was great, up to date
Oh! how I miss it and I want to state
That’s why I sigh and cry
If I can’t forget it, I will surely die
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: