From the film “Three Little Words”, 1931.
Words and music by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby.
Sheet music provided by Nicholas Leunissen:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- I knew the time had to come
When I’d be held under your thumb
I’m like a pawn in your hand
Moved and compelled, at your command
Whether it’s for bad or for good
I would never change if I could
Refrain
Maybe I’m right, and maybe I’m wrong
And maybe I’m weak, and maybe I’m strong
But nevertheless I’m love with you
Maybe I’ll win and maybe I’ll lose
And maybe I’m in for cryin’ the blues
But nevertheless I’m in love with you
Somehow, I know at a glance
The terrible chance I’m taking
Fine at the start
Then left with a heart that is breaking
Maybe I’ll live a life of regret
And maybe I’ll give much more than I’ll get
But nevertheless I’m in love with you
- In spite of all I could do
I went ahead falling for you
So if I laugh or I cry
I made my bed, that’s where I’ll lie
For what happens there’s no excuse
I put my own head in the noose
Sung here by Vancha March: