A popular song from 1931.
Words by Jack Yellen and Sid Silvers.
Music by Dan Dougherty.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Will you please tell me whether
We two can get together
Or ir you’re goin’ to sit there all by yourself
Like the clock on the shelf
I’ve been here for an hour
Doing all in my power
To make you be nice to me
Chorus
What you sittin’ over there for?
What you givin’ me the air for?
What you got the Morris chair for?
Aw, come on, and let’s get friendly
What you want to leave me flat for?
What you want to be like that for?
What the welcome on your mat for?
Aw, come on, and let’s get friendly
Why have you got those lovable charms?
Why have I got these two lovin’ arms?
What you actin’ so afraid for?
What’s the window got a shade for?
What’s the cozy corner made for?
Aw, come on, and let’s get friendly
- If you’re goin’ to be highhat
Gimme my coat and my hat
Wasting an evening like this is such a shame
I am sorry I came
My enjoyment you’re wreckin’
Come on, let’s do some neckin’
Please have a heart, won’t you start?
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein.
Video by Vancha March: