From the film “Irene”, 1940.
Words by Joseph McCarthy.
Music by Harry Tierney.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
You’ve got me climbing ‘way out on a limb
On a bough where I’ll need sympathy
Just in reach of a peach
Hope you’ll pardon my falling for fyou
You’ve got me out on a limb
And there you are tempting me
I know I’m climbing where branches are slim
But those lips speak of sweet mystery
Tho’ I can’t see for trees
Bending down on my knees before you
You’ve got me out on a limb
Please save your arms for me
I’m caught in a strange situation
Don’t look at me that way and frown
There’s no time for deep meditation
The point is would you let me down
You’ve got me climbing ‘way out on a limb
Like the birds, lost for words, in a tree
While I’m feeling so high
May I whisper how I adore you
You’ve got me out on a limb
Please break the fall for me