a 1931 popular song
words and music by Al Sherman and Al Lewis
The sheet music:
Accompaniment track:
Lyrics
- Two can live as cheap as one
That used to be a fake
But it’s true now, tellin’ you now
If you think it can’t be done
You’re makin’ a mistake, Mister Gloomy
Listen to me
Chorus
Potatoes are cheaper, tomatoes are cheaper
Now’s the Time To Fall in Love
The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker
Gave their price a downward shove
Grab yourself someone to fry your eggs and bacon
She can live just like a queen on what you’re makin’
You’ll find a marriage is cheaper
A carriage is cheaper
Now’s the Time To Fall in Love
- If you care for sound advice
You’re gonna get a heap
Listen to it, Listen to it
Why be single when the price
Of matrimony’s cheap, Ev’rybody
Ought to do it
Chorus
Bolognas are cheaper, Kimonos are cheaper
Now’s the Time To Fall in Love
Bananas are bargains, Pianos are bargains
You should take advantage of
You can pay a little, owe a little, maybe
You can even start to think about a baby
You’ll find that bibs are much cheaper
And cribs are much cheaper
Now’s the Time To Fall in Love
Chorus
Since Rudy got married, there’s no use in waiting
Now’s the Time To Fall in Love
Just tell your boloney to get megaphoney
And to coo just like a dove
In the parlor after midnight while you’re spooning
Close your eyes and make believe it’s Vallee crooning
You may discover your cutie
Sings better than Rudy
Now’s the Time To Fall in Love
Sung here by Fred Feild: