I'M GROWING FONDER OF YOU
George W Meyer (M) Joe Young (l) Peter Wendling (l)

as rec by Thomas "Fats" Waller & his Rhythm   
Nov 7th 1934 New York

also rec by Ted Weems & his Orch '34


I'm growin' fonder of everything,
To me the Winter is like the Spring,
And it's no wonder I'm growin' fonder of you, yes!

I'm growin' fonder of all I see,
A garden bloomin', a barren tree,
And it's no wonder I'm growin' fonder of you, yes you!

Love and life are such a happy pair,
Love and life are full of fascination, (if you get what I mean)
Livin', lovin', Banish every care,
Is there any sweeter relaxation?

I'm growin' fonder of every star,
I love to wander where daisies are,
And it's no wonder I'm growin' fonder of you, yes! (scat)

Ah mercy, it's a lovely thing I'm tellin' ya, (scat), lovely!
Oh sweeter sweeter sweeter sweet, even the birds are fascinated this mornin', yes!
Ah mercy, banish every care,
is there any sweeter relaxation?
Huh? Tell me, tell me!

I'm growin' fonder of every twinklin' star,
I love to wander where the daisies are,
And it's no wonder I'm growin' fonder of you, yes you!
Well alright then!





(Contributed by Peter Akers - April 2009)