Introduced in the 1903 musical comedy “Nancy Brown”
words by James Wendon Johnson
music by Bob Cole
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
- Ephr’im Jones was bashful as he could be
When he’d go to court Miss Matilda Lee
Every night, to tell her his love he’d try
All he did, was to stammer these words and sigh
Chorus
If you’ve got a little empty corner in your heart
Save it for me
If you’ve got a little love and you can spare a part
Save it for me
If you’ve got a little sympathy that you can share
A little drop of pity, love, that you can spare
Although it’s but a “teeny” bit, I don’t care
Won’t you save it for me
- I don’t dare to ask you for all your heart
All I ask is just for a “teeny” part
If with me, a little you will divide
I will try my best to be satisfied
Sung here by Fred Feild: