a popular song from 1922
words and music by Byron Verge
revised and arranged by Willard Mayberry
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
- I’m feeling fine and dandy, and I’m “humming” all the day
Why shouldn’t I? Why shouldn’t I?
And I hum a little brighter when the skies are dark and grey
Why shouldn’t I? Why shouldn’t I?
For darkest days are never long, if one will hum a merry song
A song of cheer will echo back to you
I’m feeling fine and dandy, why, I have no time to sigh
I spend my time a-feeling fine and dandy
Chorus
I’m fine and dandy, why shouldn’t I be?
I’m fine and dandy, why shouldn’t I be?
I sing my song so cheery
While the world comes back with a sunny smile
I let kind thoughts my heart beguile, I’m happy as can be
I’m fine and dandy, why shouldn’t I be?
I’m fine and dandy, why shouldn’t I be?
My boat goes smoothly on a silver sea
Won’t you come along and sail with me?
I’m fine and dandy, I’m fine and dandy
I’m fine and dandy, why shouldn’t I be?
- I’m feeling fine and dandy, for the world is not so bad
Why shouldn’t I? Why shouldn’t I?
If some folks don’t understand, I keep right on a-feeling glad
Why shouldn’t I? Why shouldn’t I?
The heart that hums a tuneful lay, will brighten many a dreary day
The smiles you give reflect and bless you, too
I’m feeling fine and dandy, why, I have no time to sigh
I spend my time a-feeling fine and dandy
Sung here by Fred Feild: