A 1926 popular song.
Words and music by Charles Harrison and Fred Rose.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Rosie Riley placed her name
Right up in the hall of fame
Ev’ry dance hall shiek in town
Is mad in love with Rosie
The moment she walks in the hall
It’s plain as it can be
All the boys go crazy
Ev’ry one but me
Chorus
But say Mister, have you met Rosie’s sister
She’s the gal that’s got it over Rosie
I kissed her and let me tell you mister
Rosie’s love may be exciting
But her sister’s more inviting
Rosie says good night at ten o’clock in the hall
But that’s just the time her sister wants you to call
But say Mister, have you met Rosie’s sister
She’s the gal that’s got it over Rosie
- Rosie’s got more Romeos
Than a centipede has toes
Never met a fellow yet who wouldn’t fall for Rosie
There’s just one boy who is immune
And I’m the lucky guy
I don’t have to worry
Here’s the reason why
Chorus
For say Mister, have you met Rosie’s sister
She’s the gal that’s got it over Rosie
I kissed her and let me tell you mister
Rosie’s love may be alluring
But her sister’s more enduring
Rosie may be just the girl that some boys admire
But her sister’s like a blister burning with fire
But say Mister, have you met Rosie’s sister
She’s the gal that’s got it over Rosie
Sung here by Vancha March: