a 1922 popular song
written by Irving Newton
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
- I have a date, daren’t be late
Got to be ready at half past eight
All the weeping widows are giving a ball
Sent an invitation to me first of all
Everything will be fine
Widows are in my line
Chorus:
I’ll tip my liddo, to each kiddo
At that widow’s ball
On the level, I’m a devil
With the girls, that’s all
You will see them stare
Every widow there
When I do my step across the hall
Treat a lady, like a baby
And she’ll surely fall
Then get bolder
Shake a little shoulder with a baby doll
Although she was a bride before
Perhaps she’ll take a chance once more
[And if she says she’ll be my bride
I’ll let my conscience be my guide]
So I’ll be right on time tonight
At the weeping widows ball
- Just about nine, we’ll fall in line
Music affects me the same as wine
Every little widow will start in to smile
For they’ll find that weeping
Has gone out of style
When I’m started, oh boy
You’ll see them shimmy with joy
Sung here by Fred Feild: