A popular song from 1928.
Words and music by Archie Gottler, Sidney Clare and Maceo Pinkard.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Why wait? Why wait?
For some other night
Don’t wait, too late
It wouldn’t be right
The air is full of romance
The moon is shining bright
Why wait? Why wait?
Tonight is the night
Chorus
Come on and put your arms around me
And tell me that you’re glad you found me
Come on and put your arms around me
Oh, baby, Come on
By lookin’ in your eyes
I surmise this is my chance
I can see this ‘ll be a heavy romance
Come on, because I can’t resist you
I won’t be happy till I’ve kissed you
Come on because I can’t resist you
Oh, baby, Come on
When I’m beside you, My heart is gone
Come on and let your conscience guide you
Oh, baby, come on
- Oh, dear! Oh, dear!
Stop making me guess
Come here, come near
Why don’t you say “yes”?
You know I won’t be happy
Until you will confess
Oh, dear! Stay here
And bring happiness
Chorus
Come on and show me that you love me
And fondle me and turtle-dove me
Come on and show me that you love me
Oh, baby, Come on!
Let’s go and see your Ma, see your Pa
Get the Okay, What you do
I’m with you in a big way
Come on, and roll your blue eyes at me
Be nice and don’t you dare “High Hat” me
Come on and roll your blue eyes at me
Oh, baby, Come on!
Don’t be contrary, My heart is gone
Come on, you know it’s necessary
Oh, baby, Come on!
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: