A 1917 popular song.
Words by P. G. Wodehouse.
Music by Jerome D. Kern.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Why can’t you find
Words to make clear all that’s lying behind
Back in your mind?
I do not know why it is so
I must seem awfully stupid and slow
Refrain:
Somehow, whenever I’m with you
I never can say what I’m longing to say
When it’s too late, and you are not near me
I can find words, but you’re not there to hear me
That’s why, when we’re together
I just talk of the weather
Simply because when I’m with you
I never can say what I’m longing to say
2. There’s not a doubt
I’ve lots of eloquence somewhere about
Can’t get it out
If that is so, I will soon show
It’s just a question of trying, you know
Refrain:
Though I’m not clever, I can think of ever
So many nice things you could say
Couldn’t you pay me compliments charming?
Why be afraid? I am not so alarming
So, try, please, don’t be downhearted
It’s not hard, once you have started
Look in my eyes, make your mind up and try
And I’m sure you’ll find plenty to say