PLAYGROUND MAN
From the short film "Over The Counter" (1932)
(George Frank Rubens)


Maureen Marseilles (Film Soundtrack) - 1932



Why do you act so glum
Get in the spirit of it all
You're too handsome to be down
And you're too strong and tall to be bashful

Playground man, I have a little plan
How to have a lot of joy
Ride in my kiddy car, you can go far
But if you take advantage, you're a naughty boy

This is life, forget you have a wife
Won't you teetor-totter me
Then I'll reciprocate, demonstrate
A movement and improvement to the nursery

Post Office is a baby game
I've heard people say
Post Office is no baby game
The way we play

And on your lap, I'll be no handicap
Parking on a big divan
And I will never miss a little kiss
Let's get started, our big-hearted playground man



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - March 2018)