That Hesitating Rag

Oh, Honey I just can't help singing

And a-humming all the day long

Bout a hesitating movement

Set to a catchy song

Oh, how its hesitation thrills me

Oh, how its palpitation fills me

I don't want a tune that has to drag

Give me that Hesitating Rag!

Oh, that rag is hesitating

With its fascinating strain

Stops and starts as if debating

Captivating, it's quite intoxicating

It's a tune you can't help humming

While its notes are playing tag

Gayly chirping like the birds in June

Stopping, hopping, to its tantalizing tune

Oh, play that Hesitating Rag

Oh, that rag is hesitating - ha!

With its fascinating strain

Stops and starts as if debating

Oh! Captivating, it's quite intoxicating

It's a tune you can't help humming

While its notes are playing tag

Gayly chirping like the birds in June

Stopping, hopping, to its tantalizing tune

Oh, play that Hesitating Rag

Oh, let's hear it one more time now

Oh, play that Hesitating Rag!