Makin’ Faces at the Man in the Moon

A popular song from 1931
Words and music by Max Rich, Kate Smith, Al Hoffman and Ned Washington

The sheet music:

Makin’ Faces at the Man in the Moon – Sheet MusicDownload

Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:

Makin_Faces_At_The_Man_In_The_Moon – MIDIDownload

Lyrics

  1. Somethin’s wrong with the moon
    Can’t get ‘long with the moon
    He and I can’t agree
    Is it him or is it me?
    While he’s loafin’ above
    I’m here lookin’ for love
    Simply can’t imagine
    What he’s thinkin’ of

Chorus
‘Cause ev’ry night you’ll find me
Feelin’ lonely as can be
Out makin’ faces at the man in the moon
‘Cause he hasn’t done right by me
Feel just like a hermit
Not a soul for company
I’m makin’ faces at the man in the moon
‘Cause he hasn’t done right by me
Everywhere I see a happy twosome
When will that old moon get wise
And do somethin’ for me?
Why does Mister Cupid
Still remain a mystery?
I’m makin’ faces at the man in the moon
‘Cause he hasn’t done right by me

  1. When the sun goes to rest
    Sinking out in the west
    And the stars all appear
    Then I find my shadow near
    Keeping me company
    Trying to comfort me
    Why I act so strangely
    You can plainly see

Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: