The Flapper Blues 1922

by James Pitt-Payne, London UK - 18

A word or two I'll sing to you
about the Flapper gay I love her way
she has that wondrous air
(know what I mean?)
that causes ev'ry one to stare
a simple maid she must have been
when she came to town;
but now they tell you
she's just right up to date
from lingerie to shoes and gown.

You sort of long
to hug and kiss her close
right in your arms;
but if you try to tease her,
goodness, see how it alarms,
the way she bobbs her hair,
wears woolen hose,
does the latest steps with artistic pose,
she has that come and grab me
if you dare; but oh my, you'll declare
she's just the one
to fill your heart with joy
Oh Boy, 'cause when she smiles
she thrills you through and through
like something new,
and if you see her anywhere
you're bound to leap right in the air,
my head's awhirl it's true,
I've got those doggone Flapper Blues.

You sort of long
to hug and kiss her close
right in your arms;
but if you try to tease her,
goodness, see how it alarms,
the way she bobbs her hair,
wears woolen hose,
does the latest steps with artistic pose,
she has that come and grab me
if you dare; but oh my, you'll declare
she's just the one
to fill your heart with joy
Oh Boy, 'cause when she smiles
she thrills you through and through
like something new,
and if you see her anywhere
you're bound to leap right in the air,
my head's awhirl it's true,
I've got those doggone Flapper Blues.

This modern girl goes in for sports;
she also rules Broadway and all resorts
although she's not of age
she's all the rage her style,
excels the fashion page
each fancy piece of female dress
takes the Flapper's name;
because the Flapper takes all masculine hearts
and dominates them just the same.

You sort of long
to hug and kiss her close
right in your arms;
but if you try to tease her,
goodness, see how it alarms,
the way she bobbs her hair,
wears woolen hose,
does the latest steps with artistic pose,
she has that come and grab me
if you dare; but oh my, you'll declare
she's just the one
to fill your heart with joy
Oh Boy, 'cause when she smiles
she thrills you through and through
like something new,
and if you see her anywhere
you're bound to leap right in the air,
my head's awhirl it's true,
I've got those doggone Flapper Blues.

You sort of long
to hug and kiss her close
right in your arms;
but if you try to tease her,
goodness, see how it alarms,
the way she bobbs her hair,
wears woolen hose,
does the latest steps with artistic pose,
she has that come and grab me
if you dare; but oh my, you'll declare
she's just the one
to fill your heart with joy
Oh Boy, 'cause when she smiles
she thrills you through and through
like something new,
and if you see her anywhere
you're bound to leap right in the air,
my head's awhirl it's true,
I've got those doggone Flapper Blues.

Soft karaoke
Words
piano 1
piano 2
piano 3
piano 4
lyric
pizz str bass
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The Flapper Blues 1922
Words & Music by Bob Alterman & Claude Johnson
© MCMXXII by Robert Alterman
© MCMXXII transferred to C.B.A. Mus.Pub.Co. N.Y.C.
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sequence and karaoke by James Pitt-Payne, London UK
on Sunday 18 September 2005 at 12.26
in association with Doug Grierson
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