From the 1908 musical “Fluffy Ruffles”.
Words by C. H. Bovill.
Music by Jerome D. Kern.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. If you wished to get some attractive little pet
To yourself for a while
I suppose you’d choose those Canadian canoes?
No, a boat cramps one’s style
If you want to spoon, what about a big balloon?
That’s a nice place, no doubt
But if you and she don’t in everything agree
There’s risk you’d fall out
If you really want a place for an undisturbed embrace
Refrain:
Take her in a Taxi, that’s the thing to do
You can talk in tenderest tone
She’s there all alone with you
If you want a charming, stolen interview
Meet her with a Taximeter which takes only two
2. If the girl should coo
“I could drive along with you
Just forever, dear boy”
Though it’s kindly meant
Every second cost a cent
And the thought damps one’s joy
Still it is so snug and the Lady you can hug
In seclusion profound
Till the chauffeur chap has some silly-ass mishap
And a crowd gathers round
Still we know no better place
For an undisturbed embrace