From the early talkie “A Most Immoral Lady,” 1929
Words by Herman Ruby
Music by M. K. Jerome
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. I get a thrill when I hold you in my arms
I find it hard to describe your wondrous charms
I only know that I want you near
All the live long day
Maybe you will understand me, dear
when you hear me say
REFRAIN
Just like the rosebud must have the dew
Just like the stars need the heavens of blue
Oh me! Oh my! That’s how much I need you
Just what the honey means to the bee
Just what the cream means to coffee and tea
Oh me! Oh my! That’s how much I need you
I’ve got arms, you’ve got arms, ain’t that sweet?
I’ve got lips, you’ve got lips
When they meet life’s complete
Just like the fried eggs go with the ham
Just like the gravy depends on the lamb
Oh me! Oh my! That’s how much I need you
2. When you are near, you affect me that way too
I must confess that’s the way I feel ’bout you
Altho’ I know it may sound absurd to make love this way
After the sweet things that I have heard
Here’s all I can say
REFRAIN
Just what the wild waves mean to the sea
Just what a dog always means to a flea
Oh me! Oh my! That’s how much I need you
Just like the noodles must have the soup
Just like the chicks need a sheltering coop
Oh me! Oh my! That’s how much I need you
I’ve got arms, you’ve got arms, ain’t that sweet?
I’ve got lips, you’ve got lips
When they meet life’s complete
Just like a copper must have a beat
Just like the stew needs potatoes and meat
Oh me! Oh my! That’s how much I need you