I'M AN UNEMPLOYED SWEETHEART
(Lyrics: Edgar Leslie & Ned Washington / Music; James V. Monaco)


Lee Morse & Her Bluegrass Boys - 1931
Ted Wallace & His Campus Boys (vocal: Elmer Feldkamp) - 1931
Gracie Fields - 1931
Ambrose & His Orch. (vocal: Ella Logan0 - 1931
Harry Bidgood's Manhattan Melodymakers (vocal:  Bob & Alf Pearson) - 1931




I'm so full of ambition, but I never seem to find
Work that really appeals to me
Could I find a position like the one I have in mind
Oh, I'd be happy as I could be


I want a job in the moonlight
Under the stars above
For I'm an unemployed sweetheart
Lookin' for somebody to love


I'll guarantee I can spoon right
Just like a turtle dove
For I'm an unemployed sweetheart
Lookin' for somebody to love


I've got kisses, I've got arms, still I'm always blue
'Cause my kisses and my arms have no work to do


If I got a chance in the moonlight
I wouldn't need a shove
For I'm an unemployed sweetheart
Lookin' for somebody to love


(Instrumental Break)


Oh, I want a job in the moonlight
Under the stars up above
For I'm an unemployed sweetheart
Lookin' for somebody to love


I'll guarantee I can spoon right
Just like a turtle dove
For I'm an unemployed sweetheart
Lookin' for somebody to love


I've got kisses, I've got arms, still I'm always blue
'Cause my kisses and my arms have no work to do


If I got a chance in the moonlight
Oh, I wouldn't need a shove
For I'm an unemployed sweetheart
Lookin' for somebody to love



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - September 2014)