From the film “Show of Shows”, 1929
Words and music by Ray Perkins
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Old man Calamity don’t bother me
Ease right on your way
Whatever it takes to get lucky breaks
Is what I’m needing today
Coldness of the feet is my complaint
I hereby call upon my patron Saint
Refrain:
Oh, Lady Luck, I’ve got you on my mind
So, won’t you please be kind to me?
Oh, Lady Luck, don’t give my hopes the razz
And I’ll be happy as can be
Just stick around with me for awhile
Show me your golden smile
Oh, Lady Luck, you know it’s time you should
So, won’t you please be good to me?
- Life is a tricky game, you need the breaks
Good Luck, that’s the test
Some people you meet employ “rabbits feet”
And some say horse-shoes are best
As for me when things are not so hot
I’ve got a little prayer that helps a lot
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: