A 1926 popular song.
Words by Al Dubin.
Music by Joe Burke.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Said Mister Kay to Missus Kay
“I got to go out tonight”
Said Missus Kay to Mister Kay
“Why, honey, it’s quite all right
Don’t be afraid to grieve me
Be on your way
I know you hate to leave me
But it’s O. K.”
CHORUS
You gotta go out, you got a big date
You gotta go out, you’re coming home late
And so is your old lady
You got a sick friend who’s gotta be watched
You’re taking along a bottle of Scotch
And so is your old lady
And while you’re tellin’ some baby you’re lonesome
Don’t think I’m home by my ownsome
You’re gettin’ too gay, you’re gettin’ too hot
You’re gettin’ away with a terrible lot
But so is your old lady
2. Said Mister Kay to Missus Kay
“You’re gettin’ too smart I see
I’ve got to stick when friends are sick
They’d do the same for me”
Said Missus Kay, “Now, honey
We shouldn’t fight
You’re story does sound funny
But it’s all right”
CHORUS
You’re lookin’ around for somebody new
You’re lookin’ for love and sympathy, too
And so is your old lady
You’re spendin’ your dough
You’re writin’ out checks
You’re hangin’ around the opposite sex
But so is your old lady
And while you’re out on your nightly vacation
I’m gettin’ my consolation
You’re havin’ your fling
You’re havin’ your fun
You’re gettin’ to be a “Son-ov-a-gun”
But so is your old lady