A 1936 popular song.
Words and music by Charles Newman, Murray Mencher and Milton Ager.
Sheet music provided by Laurence Rubenstein:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- You’re a meanie, don’t I know
Wish you wouldn’t tease me so
What a line you hand out
Really you’re a stand-out
I’m a silly, “sap-a-roo”
Taking what I take from you
You’re actin’ much too smart
Stop foolin’, have a heart
Chorus
It’s no fun! being fond of someone
When someone treats you like a dumb one
You lead me on and then you hold me back
You got me dangling on a string like a jumpin’ jack
It’s no fun! I’m the one who knows it
You’re teasin’ me, ev’ry action shows it
You build me up for kisses
Then you let me down with none
And sweet one, it’s no fun
- Always keepin’ me in doubt
Am I in or am I out?
Won’t you make your mind up
How’s it gonna wind up?
Always laughin’ up your sleeve
Always makin’ make believe
You think it’s okey doke
But I can’t see the joke
Sung here by Fred Feild: