I’M JUST WILD ABOUT HARRY This song, written and published in 1921 with lyrics by Noble Sissle (1889–1975*) and music by Eubie Blake (1887–1983*) was not aimed specifically at African Americans. The show Shuffle along is about a virtuous man who aims to topple the crooked mayor of his city by running for office. Evidently, ecstacy as referred to is not a drug. LYRICS [Verse 1] There’s some fellow for me in this world Harry’s his name That’s what I claim Why for ev’ry fellow there Must be a girl I’ve found my mate By kindness of fate [Chorus 1, sung twice] I’m just wild about Harry And Harry’s wild about me The heav’nly blisses Of his kisses Fill me with ecstasy He’s sweet just like choc’late candy And just like honey from a bee Oh I’m just wild about Harry And he’s just wild about Cannot do without He’s just wild about me [Verse 2] There are some fellows that like all the girls I mean the vamps (= ‘vampires’/seductive women) With cruel lamps (= intense/piercing gaze) But my Harry says I’m the girl of all girls I’m his ideal How happy I feel [Chorus 2 same as Chorus 1] * The lyrics are public domain in USA due to 95-year copyright expiry of printed matter. They are also public domain in countries where rule of the shorter term is applicable instead of the 70 years past death rule. ➤ Back to ‘I’m Just Wild About Harry’ ➤ Back to main page