Used in “ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND,” 1938 film.
Words and Music by Irving Berlin.
Copyright ©21 Mar 1921.
Sheet Music from the collection of Michael Deatz.
The sheet music:
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