higher-higher-higher, a 1916 song
words by Joe Goodwin
music by Halsey K. Mohr
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Henry Meyer was a buyer, buying ladies wear
He took a flier to Hawaii, studied fashions there
One day Meyer got a wire, ‘Hurry back’ it read
He wrote ‘I’m busy, I’m getting dizzy
The styles here turn my head
You’d say the same if you were here with me’
Chorus
For they’re wearing ’em higher in Hawaii
Higher, higher, higher, higher in Hawaii
The beautiful beach at Waikiki
Is not the only pretty sight that you can see
In Hawaii the maidens there are flyer
They simply sway your heart away
Hula maids are always full of pep
All the old men have to watch their step
For they’re wearing ’em higher in Hawaii
They’re going up every day
2. Meyer’s boss was very cross, and started on his way
He took a trip upon a ship for Honolulu Bay
He found Meyer in Hawaii weaving skirts of hay
When Meyer taught him the fever caught him
He said ‘I’m going to stay
I’ll move my office over here today’
Chorus
For they’re wearing ’em higher in Hawaii
Higher, higher, higher, higher in Hawaii
The beautiful beach at Waikiki
Is not the only pretty sight that you can see
In Hawaii the maidens there are flyer
They simply sway your heart away
When you see them dance the way they do
You won’t care what becomes of you
For they’re wearing ’em higher in Hawaii
They’re going up every day
Sung here by Fred Feild: