From “The Laughing Husband”, 1914 Words by Harry B. Smith Music by Jerome Kern
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Love used to be such a perfect dream of romance,
Now it’s a business deal,
Right up to date is Romeo,
And Juliet is not so slow.
For our modern marriages leave nothing to chance,
Lovers no longer kneel,
Love is not a sentimental song impassioned
Moonlight, music, Poetry and flow’rs all
That’s old fashioned now
That’s old fashioned.
Girls never say they will honor and obey,
They’re much too wise,
That is quite passé,
But leave that to me and in time well
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You’re the prize I played for,
That’s what men are made for,
Now your liberty you resign,
You are mine, bought and paid for.
Cupid’s shop entices,
All must pay his prices,
If a bargain you seem to be,
You’re sent home C. O. D.