Need lyrics for a song with the name JIM

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  1. jr0901 said:

    Default Need lyrics for a song with the name JIM

    I am looking for the words to a very old song dating back I think to somewhere between 1910 to the 1930's. I'm not sure of the title, but I believe contains the name JIM. The opening words are JIM, NEVER EVER BRINGS ME PRETTY FLOWERS. I have no other information and I would appreciate any help.
     
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    Over the years there have been numerous variations and performers of this song including Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. The following is Billie Holiday's version:

    Jim - The Quintessential
    Words and Music by Nelson A. Shawn / Caesar Petrillo / Edward Ross / Milton Samuels

    Jim doesn't ever bring me pretty flowers
    Jim never tries to cheer my lonely hours
    Don't know why I'm so crazy for Jim

    Jim never tells me I'm his heart's desire
    I never seem to set his love afire
    Gone are the years I've wasted on him
    Sometimes when I get feelin' low
    I say let's call it quits
    Then I hang on and let him go Breakin' my heart in bits

    Someday I know that Jim will up and leave me
    But even if he does you can believe me
    I¡¯ll go on carrying the torch for Jim

    I'll go on lovin' my Jim
    Them that can, do; them that can't... memorize Artist and Title
     
  3. jr0901 said:

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    Thank you very much. This looks like it. However, I would like to see other versions. I really appreciate your help on this.