From the film “My Blue Heaven”, 1950.
Words by Ralph Blane and Harold Arlen.
Music by Harold Arlen.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Ain’ nobody gonna cross me
Ain’ nobody gonna boss me
Anyone who tries to toss me
Won’t be worth a dime
I’m just televisin’
Ain’ nobody gonna come along an’ beat my time
‘Cause I live hard, work hard, an’ I love hard
Got an eye jus’ like an eagle
Got a nose jus’ like a beagle
Got a man an’ he’s mighty legal
So, don’ you ask for trouble
Take my advice, gal
It won’ be nice, gal, if you stay
‘Cause I live hard, work hard, an’ I love hard
If you think all your foolishment gets by me
Come on an’ whip your wits together, gal, an’ try me
‘Cause ain’ nobody gonna cross me
Ain’ nobody gonna boss me
Anyone who tries to toss me
Won’t be worth a dime
I’m just televisin’
Ain’ nobody gonna come along an’ beat my time
‘Cause I live hard, work hard, an’ I love hard
So, gal, get movin’ down the track
Can’t stan’ no evil ‘hind my back
My man mus’ be the way he’s been
If we’re to live together, work together
Love together, from here on in