From the film “On With the Show,” 1929
Words by Grant Clarke
Music by Harry Akst
The sheet music:
Lyrics
1. All night long I rode that train
All the way here from Birmingham
Just to look for my lovin’ Sam
I can’t get him off my brain
You know there’s no doubt
I’m here to straighten him out
Refrain:
Ain’t no foolin’, Birmingham Bertha
She’s had schoolin’, Birmingham Bertha
Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth’s her plan
Treat me fair and I’m on the level
Give me air and I’m just a devil
He’s on my mind, I’m gonna find my Sam
I’m just the worst simple Simon that you know
Gave him my diamonds and my dough
You can bet it, he’ll regret it
He’s gonna get it and so
Can’t expect no two dollars worth
O’ sympathy from Birmingham Bertha
Like the police, I’ll never release that man
2. I’m one gal a man can’t fool
‘Specially one that has done me wrong
Suppose there’s hate in my lovin’ song
He just used me for a tool
But he’s sorry now
I’m right here tellin’ you how