From the musical revue “A to Z”, 1921
Words and music by Helen Trix
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- I never knew until today
I never knew until today
I never knew that I could love as I love you
Oh, yes, it’s true
I never thought you’d act that way
I never thought you’d act that way
And after all the things I heard you say
Just yesterday
You told me you had lost all confidence
And that you never in your life would love again
And you were thro’ with men
I even promised my own self
If any man would try to reach my heart
‘Twould be in vain
But now it’s got me again
And all night long I sigh
Chorus
Sweet Daddy, I love you, yes, I do
Sweet Daddy, please let my dream come true
For my new man I’m very strong
I hear her moan the whole night long
And the neighbours, I hear the neighbours say
Another good girl gone wrong
Sweet Daddy, just take me as I am
Sweet Daddy, you sure must be my man
I can’t resist a love like this
It’s you who’s brought me perfect bliss
Oh, Daddy, come and get your sweetie
Or she’ll go insane with love, just love
- You know I can’t believe it’s true
No, I can’t believe it’s true
That I can love again as I love you
Oh, yes, it’s true
You know it’s quite the only way
Oh, yes, it’s quite the only way
To look ahead and just forget
The things you said just yesterday
Just let them know, if they go ‘way
You don’t care if they ever will
Return to you again
And you’ll get on with men
It’s not an easy thing to do
If you have lost your heart
To such a lovely Daddy boy
For he’s my pride and my joy
And all night long I sigh