Ain't Misbehavin'
Words by Andy Razaf and Music by Thomas "Fats" Waller and Harry Brooks
Copyright ©1929 Mills Music, Inc. and renewed by Chappell & Co., Inc.
Verse 1 (Boy): Tho' it's a fickle age, With flirting all the rage,
Here is one bird with self-control, Happy inside my cage.
I know who I love best, Thumbs down for all the rest,
My love was given, heart and soul, So it can stand the test.
Chorus: No one to talk with, all by myself
No one to walk with, but I'm happy on the shelf,
Ain't Misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you.
I know for certain the one I love,
I'm thru with flirtin', it's just you I'm thinkin' of,
Ain't Misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you.
Like Jack Horner    in the corner,    don't go nowhere,    What do I care,
Your kisses are worth waitin' for, believe me.
I don't stay out late, don't care to go,
I'm home about eight, just me and my radio,
Ain't Misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you.
Instrumental Chorus
Verse 2 (Girl): Your type of man is rare, I know you really care,
That's why my conscience never sleeps, When you're away somewhere.
Sure was a lucky day, When fate sent you my way,
And made you mine alone for keeps, Ditto to all you say.
Chorus: I've got... No one to talk with, all by myself
No one to walk with, but I'm happy on the shelf,
Ain't Misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you.
I know for certain the one I love,
I'm thru with flirtin', it's just you I'm thinkin' of,
Ain't Misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you.
Like Jack Horner    in the corner,    don't go nowhere,    What do I care,
Your kisses are worth waitin' for, believe me.
I don't stay out late, nowhere to be,
I'm home about eight, just me and my old TV,
Ain't Misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you.
Ain't Misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you.

Ain't Misbehavin' — Performed by Bill Edwards
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