From the 1922 musical comedy “The Gingham Girl”.
Words by Neville Fleeson.
Music by Albert Von Tilzer.
Sheet music provided by Nicholas Leunissen:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- The day of the simple girl has passed
What men like now are clothes and class
But what might suit you, Libby
Would never do for me
It’s strange how I attract men
No matter how, or where, or when
A fellow passes by, he always winks his eye
But I could never dress
Or carry on like you
To attract the men
That’s what you have to do
Refrain
A look, a smile
The twinkle in your eye
A glance, a nod
When you are passing by
If he says “how-de-do”
Just answer, “I am well, how are you?”
He’ll say, “Today’s a beautiful day”
And wait for your reply
You’ll lose your blues
If you will learn to use
The twinkle in your eye
- It sounds very easy, as you say
The way to catch a man today
Don’t be contrary, Mary
Just try it once and see
But I know ev’rybody here
And when a new chap does appear
I cannot wink my eye
As he is passing by
You’re just as slow as this
Old town where you were born
Do as I say
You won’t look so forlorn
Sung here by Vancha March: