Magnolia

(Mix the Lot – What Have You Got?)
A popular song from 1927
Words and music by B. G. De Sylva, Lew Brown and Ray Henderson


The sheet music:


Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:


Lyrics

  1. Lovey Joe, a boy I know
    Who has good taste in gals
    Was speaking of his lady love
    And raving to his pals
    He said, “She’s called Magnolia
    She’ll ruin any man
    Now I just can’t describe her
    But I’ll do the best I can”

Chorus
Take some honey from a bee
Mix it up with T. N. T.
And what have you got
Magnolia
Clara Bow ain’t she “delish”
Season her with Lillian Gish
And what have you got
Magnolia
Listen pal, describin’ that gal is tryin’
When I’m done, it’s twenty to one
You’ll say I’m lyin’
Take Cleopatra and Camille
Add some more sex appeal
Mix the lot
What have you got
Magnolia

  1. Lovey Joe was all aglow
    To get that off his chest
    The boys agreed the gal had speed
    And said, “Let’s hear the rest”
    Said Joe, “I really hate to
    I’d make you feel too bad
    But while I’m on the subject
    There’s a few words I might add”

Chorus
Take some fragrance from the rose
Dress it up with Flapper clothes
And what have you got
Magnolia
Picture teeth as white as pearls
Add a bunch of golden curls
And what have you got
Magnolia
Boys all sigh when she passes by
She thrills ’em
Her silk hose are cheap, I suppose
But how she fills ’em
Take Sheba’s smile, Salome’s hips
Pickford’s eyes, Swanson’s lips
Mix the lot
What have you got
Magnolia