(If I Were You)
A popular song from 1929
Words by Jack Murray
Music by Sammy Fain
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Everyone has his opinions
That fact has always been known
For instance you have your ideas
And I’ve my own
But when it comes to love, no doubt
We can help each other out
Chorus:
I do’ wanna tell you what to do
And what not to do
But if I were you
I’d fall in love with me
I’m inclined to think that you know best
But let me suggest
That if I were you
I’d fall in love with me
Oh Gee, you’re the one that I love
My heart beats and roars
Oh Gee, you’ve got all o’ my love
Why not give me yours?
I do’ wanna tell you what to do
And what not to do
But if I were you
I’d fall in love with me
- Don’t misinterpret my meaning
I’m not proposing to you
Whatever I have said is just
My point of view
It’s really no cause for alarm
Good advice can do no harm
Chorus:
I do’ wanna tell you what to do
And what not to do
But if I were you
I’d fall in love with me
Got the lips and arms and furthermore
I know what they’re for
So, if I were you
I’d fall in love with me
Oh Gee, when I look in your eyes
There’s no light somehow
Oh Gee, won’t you ever ge wise
Take advantage now
Daddy isn’t quite a millionaire
But he’s getting there
So, if I were you
I’d fall in love with me