From the film “The Painted Angel,” 1929
Words by Herman Ruby
Music by M. K. Jerome
The sheet music:
Lyrics
1. The good book teacher that blessed are creatures
Who help their needy fellow man
You’ll find there’s pleasure in sharing your treasure
So always do the best you can
But, oh boy, I find joy
When I help out the ladies
It may seem funny, tho’ I have no money
Girls, here’s part of my plan
REFRAIN
If you want romance, ladies, here’s your chance
Help yourself to my kisses
I’ve no wealth, it’s true, but you’re welcome to
Help yourself to my love
If it’s pleasin’, you can have some squeezin’
That’s what I have plenty of
I give happily, that’s big hearted me
Help yourself to my love
2. In life, I started just being big hearted
With money, I was always free
All my resources were just total losses
All due to generosity
Now, I’m flat, but at that
You won’t say that I’m selfish
I still have lovin’, just oodles of lovin’
Come and get it from me