From the musical comedy “For Goodness’ Sake”, 1922.
Words by Arthur Francis.
Music by George Gershwin.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- When I take a husband I shall
Want one that will last
I’m here to say you’re looking at him now
Don’t you think that you are
Working just a trifle fast
It’s just because you’re different somehow
I must find a way dear, to compel you
To believe the things I’m going to tell you
Refrain
If someone like you
Loved someone like me
Then life would be one long sweet song
We would smile, all the while
Why can’t you see
That someone like me
Could make your dreams all come true
And could bring gladness to
Someone like you
- You’re the most convincing speaker
That has come my way
I’m sure I haven’t told you all I feel
But they tell me lawyers often
Don’t mean all they say
Now please don’t tease
You know my love is real
Sung here by Fred Feild: