A 1919 popular song.
Words by William Tracey.
Music by Maceo Pinkard.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Now that it’s over and peace is declared
Our nation is wild with joy
Every young girlie is getting prepared
To welcome her soldier boy
Listen, girls, he’s been true blue
Now the rest is up to you
CHORUS
Oh you know he’s had no lovin’ for a long, long time
He’s got to have a lot of it now
Just hide away the service flag you waved for him
And give him all the kisses that you’ve saved for him
Since he went away, he’s been busy each day
His medals will tell you just how
And just to make up for the fun he’s been missin’
Your body’s entitled to some huggin’ and kissin’
He’s had no Lovin for a long, long time
And he’s got to have a lot of it now
2. Fix up the parlor, get everything set up
And put on his favorite gown
Give him the welcome a hero should get
The day he arrives in town
He’s been gone a long, long while
Meet him with a great big smile
CHORUS
Oh you know he’s had no lovin’ for a long, long time
He’s got to have a lot of it now
To thank you for the many nights you prayed for him
He even wore those awful socks you made for him
He’s traveling miles just for one of your smiles
For he has been true to his vow
There’re pretty girls in France, but you needn’t worry
You know that he’ll forget them all in a hurry
He’s had no Lovin for a long, long time
And he’s got to have a lot of it now