I AIN'T GETTIN' ANY YOUNGER
Benny Carter (m) Banson (l)

as rec by Anita O'Day w Orch cond by Benny Carter 1947/8


I tell you that I love you
And say let's set a date;
You tell me that you want to,
But first I gotta wait!
I talk of orange blossoms
And walkin' down the aisle,
You always try to tell me
That somethin's out of style,
But I ain't gettin' any younger,
I ain't gonna wait too long!

I talk about a future
And the house we'll have some day,
You tell me you'll afford
But there'll be a slight delay!
Don't try to keep me guessin'
By sayin' yes or no,
I'm tired of all the stallin'
And I might just up and go!
'Cause I ain't gettin' any younger
And I ain't gonna wait too long!

Now insurance records prove that
Most anybody's life
will be a little longer
With a husband or a wife.
Won't you hurry up and ask me
To be your weddin' mate?
'Cause baby, you won't live long
If you procrastinate!
I ain't gettin' any younger
And I ain't gonna wait too long!

Now I don't believe in rushin'
Or doin' things in haste,
But too much hesitatin'
Let's a good thing go to waste!
'Cause I'm a flame that's fadin',
So be a good boy scout,
Unless you do some fannin',
My flame is goin' out!
Ain't gettin' any younger,
Ain't gonna live for long!

You say that you're not ready
To settle down with one,
But if you keep postponin'
You may end up with none!
So better make your mind up,
'Cause time is goin' on,
And though I'm called a real gone-down,
I'll soon be really gone!
Ain't gettin' any younger,
And I'd rather die of hunger
Than be without a man!
And I ain't gonna faint from waitin' too long!







(Contributed by Peter Akers - September 2010)