YOU'RE MAKING A MISER OF ME
(Ernest R. Ball / Al. Dubin,   1919)


I gave you all my heart and soul, 
What have I in return? 
A little smile, a little kiss, 
and memories that burn. 
You've shown me just what life could be, 
My heart has heard love's call; 
But if I can't have all your love, 
Then give me none at all!

I cherish every thought of you, 
Your love is all I need; 
Somehow I always crave for you, 
My love has turned to greed. 
How sweet and happy are the hours, 
when I sit by your side; 
The love I get is not enough, 
and I'm not satisfied!

Can't get enough of your kisses, 
I'm counting the few that you gave; 
I gloat all the while over each little smile 
That made me forever your slave. 
I save every letter you send me, 
I hide them where no one can see; 
And the less love you give me, 
the more love I crave; 
You're making a miser of me!