WHY CAN'T YOU LOVE THAT WAY?
From the short film "A Night In A Dormitory" (1930)
(Charles Bourne / Jack Val / Henry Creamer)


Ginger Rogers (Film Soundtrack) - 1930
Jack Denny & His Mount Royal Hotel Orch. 
(vocal: Dick Robertson) - 1930






I'm tired o' waitin' for love to come my way
I want my lovin' before my hair turns grey
All these movie lovers thrill me through and through
Now, I just must have excitement too-ooo-ooo

Believe me, I'm crazy for one big thrill
I wanna be loved until
I'm willing to say 'I Will'
Why can't ya love that way

Somebody must guarantee
To dive in that deep blue sea
Or jump off a bridge for me
Why can't ya love that way

I'm gettin' tired of holdin' hands
Down by the village pump
I need excitement, my heart demands
Somethin' to make it bumpity-bump

I know of a perfect gent
Who gave his girl his last cent
He's sleepin' now in a tent
Why can't ya love that way

Oh gee, I'm crazy for one big thrill
I wanna be loved until
My teeth are turned to a chill
Oh, why can't ya love that way

Somebody must guarantee
I wanna l - o - v  e
It's gonna be h - o - t
Why can't ya love that way

Can't I discover the boy for me
After they ???? I've tried
I must have a lover with ???? for me
Then I'd be more than satisfied

I'll even take home ???? ???
?????? heavy monthly rent
He gives his girl ten percent
Why can't you.....And another fallah

To prove that he loved just one
This schlemiel bought a gun
Shot himself just for fun
Now, why can't ya love that way







(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - June 2011)