A popular song from 1943.
Words and music by Cliff Friend and Charlie Tobias.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Sweetheart’s a word you use too lightly
It’s more than just a word to me
And honey I resent it slightly
So hold that kiss, remember this
Refrain
Don’t sweetheart me if you don’t mean it
Don’t talk sweet words if they’re not true
Don’t tear my heart like it was paper
Because my heart loves only you
You can’t go ’round “sweethearting” others
And then pretend that I’m yours exclusively
Love must be true, mean what you’re saying
Unless you do, don’t sweetheart me
Sung here by Fred Feild: