PARDON ME
(Taylor Frame / Allan Nicholson / Patricia Nicholson / George Formby)

as recorded by George Formby
June 27th 1939


Pardon me, I think we've met before,
That's what all the young men say,
Won't you come out for a walk with me today?

Pardon me, I'd like to hold your hand,
Like the movie fellas do,
I'd be proud to let folks see me out with you!

I know that I'm no four leaf clover,
And moreover,
I'm no Casanova,
But I like you just the same!

Pardon me, I don't mean to offend,
Indiscreet though I may,
And I hope the likes of you will pardon me!

Pardon me, I think I've dropped a plate,
That's a foolish thing to do,
But I'm glad I introduced myself to you!

Pardon me if I should criticise,
But you really can't deny
There's a fascinating twinkle in your eye!

I know that I'm no four leaf clover,
And moreover,
I'm no Casanova,
But I like you just the same!

Pardon me, I feel a great big chump,
As goofy as can be,
If I look like that to you then pardon me!

Pardon me, I know what's on your mind,
But you don't know what's on mine,
And before you do I think I'll draw the line!

Pardon me, it's true I never knew
Such a captivating smile,
For a smile from you I'd gladly run a mile!

I know that I'm no four leaf clover,
And moreover,
I'm no Casanova,
But I like you just the same!

Pardon me, it's turned out nice again,
You're as busy as a bee,
And if I get busy too, then pardon me!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - May 2017)