A popular song from 1940.
Words by Johnny Mercer.
Music by Walter Donaldson.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I’m in the country but I dunno why
‘Cause I am strictly a city lovin’ guy
I’m sittin’ there when a little bird flies my way one day
I look at him and he’s lookin’ at me
Both satisfyin’ our curiosity
Quick like a rabbit, I get me a thought
So I up to him and say, Hey!
Refrain
Mister Meadowlark
We’ve got an awful lot of serenadin’ to do
Mister Meadowlark
I’m just a city slicker and I’m counting on you
She’s got a country guy who whistles
My whistle is thin, so when I begin
That’s where you come in
Mister Meadowlark
If you should cop a gander when I’m kissin’ my chick
Needless to remark
I hope you’ll have the decency to exit, but quick
If missus M thinks you’re out steppin’
I’ll make it all right
Mister Meadowlark
Meet me in the dark tonight