From the film “We’re Not Dressing”, 1934
Words by Mack Gordon
Music by Harry Revel
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Never treat others with scorn
We’re only here ’cause we’re born
Although you’re “way up”
You may not “stay up”
Stop tootin’ your horn
Why boast of the wealth you possess
High on the hill of success
On friendship you never should frown
You’ll need the same friends
On the weary way down
Chorus
So, love thy neighbor
Walk up and say, “How be ya?”
“Gee! but I’m glad to see ya pal
“How’s tricks?” What’s new?
Love thy neighbor
Offer to share his burden
Tell him to say the word “n”
You will see him through
Especially if there should be
A beautiful girl next door
Say to that girl next door
Don’t think I’m bold
But my mother told me to
Love thy neighbor
And you will find your labor
A great deal easier
Life will be breezier
If you love thy neighbor
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: