From the early talkie “Broadway Babies,” 1929
Words by Grant Clarke
Music by Harry Akst
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Everybody must have somebody to care for
Somebody to share each sorrow and care
I’m one body, who has nobody and therefore
I ask you, doesn’t it seem strange
That my luck doesn’t change?
Refrain:
I’m always ’round by my own-some
I’m missin’ kissin’ and want some
I’m gettin’ nervous wishing and waiting for love
I’m gonna steal it from someone
I feel like takin’ it from one
I get the fidgets wishing and waiting for love
I bought a gown, finest in town
It cost me most of my dough
I looked my best when I got dressed
Then I had no place to go
I’m always ’round by my own-some
I’m missin’ kissin’ and want some
I’m growin’ older, wishing and waiting for love
2. I’m so lonely, I’m waiting only for someone
Someone who’ll agree to love only me
I’m confessin’ I need a lesson that will be
The sort of thing for which I crave
No wonder now I rave