George Gershwin
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
This song is introduced in the show as something sung by cowboys gathered around a campfire, though the verse refers to other popular songs of the time by other composers.
(Verse)
Some fellers love to "Tiptoe Through the Tulips."
Some fellers go on "Singing in the Rain."
Some fellers keep on "Painting Skies With Sunshine."
Some fellers must go "Swingin' Down the Lane."
(Chorus 1)
But I'm bidin' my time
'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
While other folks grow dizzy
I keep busy
Bidin' my time
Next year, next year
Somethin's bound to happen
This year, this year
I'll just keep on nappin'
And bidin' my time
'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
There's no regrettin'
When I'm settin'
Bidin' my time
(Chorus 2)
I'm bidin' my time
'Cause that's the kinda guy I'm
Beginnin' on a Monday
Right through Sunday
Bidin' my time
Give me, give me
Glass that's full of tinkle
Let me, let me
Dream like Rip Van Winkle
For he bided his time
Like that Winkle guy I'm
A chasin' 'way flies
How the day flies
Bidin' my time
Bidin’ My Time was written by George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin.
George Gershwin released Bidin’ My Time on Tue Oct 14 1930.
In Lyrics on Several Occasions, Ira Gershwin wrote:
At City College I collaborated with E.Y. Harburg on a column … the following appeared in the June 1916 issue: “A desperate deed to do I crave / Beyond all reason and rhyme / Some day when I’m feeling especially brave / I’m going to bide my time.”...
Harry Acton
Fairfield County Children’s Choir
Rachel Murdy and Kelly Hayes
Genesee Valley Chorus