SAY THE WORD AND IT’S YOURS

(Maurice Sigler, Al Goodhart, Al Hoffman)
(from the film “First A Girl” 1935)


As recorded by:
Jay Wilbur & His Orchestra
V. Radio Three
Recorded 27th November 1935

Also recorded by:
Jack Jackson & His Orchestra
Len Fillis,
Rudy Vallee,
Henry Hall,
Fred Hartley, V. Jessie Matthews



(Verse used only in the Jessie Matthews recording)
How would you like t be in heaven
It isn’t really very far
Let’s fall in love and be in heaven
Right here on earth where you are


Close your eyes and visualise
Can’t you see a paradise
A cosy nest that’s heaven blessed
Just say the word and it’s yours

Close your eyes and visualise
Can’t you see those friendly skies
The gold and blue are there for you
Just say the word and it’s yours, dear

This beautiful picture
I’m painting with dreams
Is more than a picture
It’s heaven for two
For me and for you

So close your eyes and visualise
All the things you idolise
I promise you eternal spring
And darling you can have everything
Just say the word and it’s yours
Just say the word and it’s yours




(Transcribed from John Wright’s 78 RPM 
Record Collection by Bill Huntley - November 2013)