From the revue “As Thousands Cheer”, 1933
words and music by Irving Berlin
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Supper time
I should set the table
‘Cause it’s supper time
Somehow I’m not able
‘Cause that man o’mine
Ain’t comin’ home no more
Supper time
Kids will soon be yellin’
For their supper time
How’ll I keep from tellin’ that
That man o’mine
Ain’t comin’ home no more
How’ll I keep explainin’
When they ask me where he’s gone
How’ll I keep from cryin’
When I bring their supper on?
How can I remind them
To pray at their humble board
How can I be thankful
When they start to thank the Lord
Lord! Supper time
I should set the table
‘Cause it’s supper time
Somehow I’m not able
‘Cause that man o’mine
Ain’t comin’ home no more
Ain’t comin’ home no more