I Might Fall Back on You

I Might Fall Back on You - Jerome Kern

After I have looked around

The world for a mate

Then perhaps I might fall back on you

When I am convinced

That there is no better fate

Then I might decide that you will do

I am just an average lad

Though no gift to womanhood

Some girls say I'm not so bad

Others say you're not so good

But if you are patient dear

And willing to wait

There's a chance I might fall back on you

Little girl you are safe with me:

I can protect what's mine;

I am a sturdy maple tree

And you're my clinging vine

Woods are just full of maple trees

Cedar and oak and pine;

Let me look them over please

And then I'll let you know

If you have a show

After I have looked around

The world for a mate

Then perhaps I might fall back on you

When I am convinced

That there is no better fate

Then I might decide that you will do

I am just an average lad

Though no gift to womanhood

Some girls say I'm not so bad

Others say your not so good

But if you were patient dear

And willing to wait

There's a chance I might fall back on you