From “ZIEGFELD FOLLIES OF 1927,” 1927.
Words and Music by Irving Berlin.
Cover Art Henry Clive (unsigned).
Copyright ©29 Aug 1927.
Sheet Music from the collection of Michael Deatz.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
There’s a man who’s full of personality and charm
And he’s heading for the Hall of Fame
Father Knickerbocker came and took ‘im by the arm
Now we feel the magic of his name
Chorus
Jimmy
We simply had to fall for one and all for Jimmy
And now we’re singing of him ’cause we love him
Who told Broadway not to be gay?
Who gets his picture taken three times a day?
Jimmy
We’re very glad to show that we all know
That Jimmy is doing fine
Can’t you hear those old New Yorkers hollering
“Gimme, gimme, gimme Jimmy for mine”