Classic Poem

VERSE 1

Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid,
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten
From simply rotten to something worse.
Who knows, someday I will win, too.
I'll begin to reach my prime;
Now though I see what our end is,
All I can spend is just my time.

REFRAIN

I can't give you anything but love,
Baby,
That's the only thing I've plenty of,
Baby.
Dream a while, scheme a while,
We're sure to find
Happiness, and I guess
All those things you've always pined for,
Gee, I'd like to see you looking swell,
Baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell,
Baby.
Till that lucky day, you know darned well,
Baby,
I can't give you anything but love.

VERSE 2

Rome wasn't built in a day, kid,
You have to pay, kid,
For what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
You have a lifetime before you,
I'll adore you, come what may;
Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant
To hear you say:

REPEAT REFRAIN