From the 1934 film “College Rhythm”
words and music by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Beloved, I think nothing but the best of you
You gave life a lovely flavor
The day you came along
You made life a song
Beloved, let me make this one request of you
It’s a very simple favor
Darling, I want you to
Chorus
Stay as sweet as you are
Don’t let a thing ever change you
Stay as sweet as you are
Don’t let a soul rearrange you
Don’t ever lose all the charm you possess
Your loveliness
Darling, the way you say “yes”
Stay as sweet as you are
Discreet as you are, you’re diving, Dear
Stay as grand as you are
And as you are
Tell me that you’re mine, Dear
Young and gay or old and gray
Near to me or afar
Night and day I pray
That you’ll always stay
As sweet as you are
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: