The great hypnotizing song of 1910.
Words by Will Dillon.
Music by Harry Von Tilzer.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- A hypnotist once in a Vaudeville Show
Was admired by a maid in the very front row
She flirted ’tis true, and made eyes, just a few
The hypnotist thought it was someone he knew
He met her that night and escorted her home
Said, “Kiss me now dearie” and then I will roam
I’m afraid she said, low to be kissed by a beau
But if you hypnotize me, why, then I won’t know
Chorus
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hypnotize me, Mister
Flip, flip, flip, flip, mesmerize me
You can roll your eyes, show me how
I don’t care what becomes of me now
Go on please hurry, Mister Man
Don’t stop for nothin’ right now if you can
I don’t care what you do
I’ll take my chances with you
If I’m hip, hip, hip, hip, hypnotized
- Oh, Mister, oh Mister where am I said she
Oh yes, I remember, you hypnotized me
Don’t go, yet remain, mesmerize me again
Father’s not home and my Ma’s down in Maine
Kiss me once more, won’t you please, Mister Man
My husband won’t care if you do hold my hand
“Your husband,” he cried, “I’ll be shot by your side”
Oh, don’t you be afraid for he’s dead she replied
Sung here by Vancha March: