From “MUSIC BOX REVUE,” 1921.
Words and Music by Irving Berlin.
Arranged by Charles N. Grant.
Cover Art by William Bòlin.
Photo of The Music Box Theatre on back cover.
Copyright ©21 Mar 1921.
Sheet Music from the collection of Michael Deatz.
The sheet music:
The British edition of sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Music is a language lovers understand
Melody and romance wander hand in hand
Cupid never fails assisted by a band
So, if you have something sweet to tell her
Chorus
Say it with music
Beautiful music
Somehow they’d rather be kissed
To the strains of Chopin or Liszt
A melody mellow
Played on a cello
Helps mister Cupid along
So, say it with a beautiful song
- There’s a tender message deep down in my heart
Something you should know, but how am I to start?
Sentimental speeches never could impart
Just exactly what I want to tell you
Sung here by Fred Feild: