From the 1922 musical “The Gingham Girl”
Words by Neville Fleeson
Music by Albert Von Tilzer
The sheet music:
Lyrics
If you are in love with a beautiful girl
And you’re certain that she loves you too
If you fail every time that you try to propose
And you don’t know just what you should do
Just take a chance to a dance you should go
And the music will help you I know
Refrain:
Tell her while the waltz is playing
Tell her while you’re gently swaying
Whisper so dear, your love in her ear
She’ll answer “Yes” if you hold her near
Say you’ll marry in September
Honeymooning in November
Tell her while the waltz is playing
And she’ll give her heart to you