A 1927 popular song.
Words and music by Walter Donaldson.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. I spent an hour beneath a bower
The world seemed happy and gay
A Lover sighing of love undying
For he was dying to say
“Today’s the day to steal away
I’m longing to hear you answer ‘Yes’
Let’s make today a holiday
We lie in a world of happiness”
CHORUS
“What are you waiting for
What are you waiting for, Mary?
What are you thinking ’bout
Who are you thinking ’bout, Mary?
The bees are buzzin’
They’re buzzin’ right in my ear
They keep on asking
Hey, what is the big idea?
Think of the moon above
Doesn’t it speak of love, Mary?
Why do you lead me on
Why do you be so contrary?
Don’t let my castles come tum-tum-tumbling down
Think of the things in store
What are you waiting for, Mary?
2. This lovesick fellow with heart so mellow
Would talk of nothing but love
The moon a-rising was sympathizing
From out of heaven above
The more he’d plead, the less she’d heed
His pleading just seemed to be in vain
And thru that hour, beneath the bower
I heard him repeating once again