a popular 1922 song
words by Buddy G. De Sylva and Arthur Francis
music by George Gershwin
The sheet music:
Piano roll Ampico-203001 played by The Original Piano Trio:
Lyrics
All you Preachers who delight
In panning the dancing teachers
Let me tell you there are a lot of features
Of the dance that carry you
Through the gates of heaven
It’s madness to be always sitting around in sadness
When you could be learning the steps of gladness
You’ll be happy when you can do just six or seven
Begin today! you’ll find it nice
The quickest way to Paradise
When you practice, here’s the thing to do
Simply say as you go
Refrain
I’ll build a stairway to Paradise
With a new step every day
I’m going to get there at any price
Stand aside I’m on my way
I’ve got the blues, and up above it’s so fair
Shoes! go on and carry me there
I’ll build a stairway to Paradise
With a new step every day
Sung here by Fred Feild: