Or you can’t see Mamma at all; a 1923 song
words and music by Con Conrad & Billy Rose
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Daddy dear, listen here
Mamma’s feeling blue
I don’t see much of you
And that will never do
Once a week Mamma’s cheek
Gets a kiss or two
I’m not showing you the door
But I must lay down the law
Chorus
You’ve got to see Mamma ev’ry night
Or you can’t see Mamma at all
You’ve got to kiss Mamma, treat her right
Or she won’t be home when you call
If you wont my company
You can’t “fifty fifty” me
You’ve got to see Mamma ev’ry night
Or you can’t see Mamma at all
2. Daddy dear, when you’re near
Ev’ry thing’s O. K.
But when you stay away
I mope around all day
I must know where you go
And what makes you gay
I don’t want to share my love
With another turtle dove
Sung here by Fred Feild: