A popular song from 1926
Words and music by Henry Creamer and Jimmy Johnson
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Headache? No! Do I look that way to you?
Tired? No! Just a little sad and blue.
My one and only has made me sigh.
If I seem lonely, here’s the reason why:
Chorus
I need lovin’, that’s what I crave;
I need lovin’, I can’t behave.
I want some sweetie dear to call me her own
I’m mighty tired waiting here all alone.
I need pettin’, into your arms.
I long to cuddle, and how!
Must you make me hesitate? Take me, I can’t wait.
I need some lovin’ now.
Verse 2
Cupid! Oh, how you stung me with your dart!
Stupid? No, but you nearly broke my heart.
Tho’ April showers are mighty cute,
I don’t want flowers, and I don’t want fruit.
Chorus 2
I need lovin’, say it again;
I need lovin’, that makes it plain.
I need attention, and I need quite a lot;
And what it takes to pay attention, I’ve got.
I need huggin’, don’t mean perhaps,
I’ve got to get it somehow.
What’s the use of teasing me?
Sweetheart, can’t you see?
I need some lovin’ now.
Sung by Laurence Rubenstein: