Sheet Music, 1900-1909

Preview

image preview

Files

Download

Download Full Text (930 KB)

ISBN

MUM00682, 0037

Description

Cover: drawing of two well dressed African Americans, the male is on his knees addressing the female, who has her back turned to him and her nose turned up; Publisher: Harry von Tilzer Music Publishing Co. (New York)

Subject Headings (Library of Congress)

Songs -- United States -- 20th Century; Popular Music -- United States

Relational Format

music score

Original Format

scores

Original Collection

Sheldon Harris Collection (MUM00682), Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries

Lyrics

Lyrics:
First verse
A dusky coon, who came to spoon, his lady love from morn till noon, it seemed somehow they never could agree; No matter what he tried to do, She'd say I've had enough of you, Don't try to hand that lovey talk to me. He said Hon' don't be cross, I'll let you be the boss.
Chorus
Give me just one loving smile, Ev'ry little bit helps, Let me hold your hand a while, Ev'ry little bit helps, Now and then a gentle squeeze, So my aching heart won't freeze, Love me just a tiny bit please, Ev'ry little bit helps. helps.
Second verse
Said she I've heard yourtales of woe, I think it time for you to go, Just put that lovin' gag up on the shelf, Then he replied, what shall I do, So I can make, a hit with you, You know I love you only for your self. But as she said good bye.once more she heard him cry
(Chorus)

Content Disclaimer

Some of the images and language that appear in the digital collections depict prejudices that are not condoned by the University of Mississippi. This content is being presented as historical documentation to aid in the understanding of both American history and the history of the University of Mississippi. The University Creed speaks to our current deeply held values, and the availability of this content should not be taken as an endorsement of previous attitudes or behavior.

Ev'ry Little Bit Helps / music by Fred Fisher; words by George Whiting

Share

COinS
 
 

To view the content in your browser, please download Adobe Reader or, alternately,
you may Download the file to your hard drive.

NOTE: The latest versions of Adobe Reader do not support viewing PDF files within Firefox on Mac OS and if you are using a modern (Intel) Mac, there is no official plugin for viewing PDF files within the browser window.