A novelty comedy song from 1918.
Words by Ole Olsen.
Music by Isham Jones.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Min was Andy’s little wife
Never quarreled in all her life
Got along as nice as nice could be
But she started getting wise
To Andy’s million alibis
One morn when he got home at half past three
Andy never suspected, never expected
The big surprise that Minnie had in store
‘Til again he stayed out late
Outside he had to wait
For Min’ had put the bolt upon the door
When he found he was locked out
The neighbors heard him shout
CHORUS
Oh! Min! What’s the matter Min
I never saw you act this way before
Oh! Min! Won’t you let me in
Please come down and open up this door
It’s mighty cold a standing here you know
And dearie, there’s no place for me go to
So, Oh! Min! Minnie, Minnie, Min!
Honey won’t you let me in
2. Andy leads the simple life
When he goes out, takes his wife
Acts just like he did when first they wed
Says it isn’t so much fun as lots of things he has done
In fact there’s times he wishes he were dead
He does all Minnie wishes, washes the dishes
He never has a real time any more
He’s so tired of angel cake
That Min’ has made him bake
He toes the mark so much it makes him sore
He would rather be locked out
And have to stand and shout