until the real thing comes along words and music by mann holiner alberta nichols sammy cahn saul chaplin and l e freeman as recorded in new york august 1 1936 by fats waller his rhythm i d work for you i d even slave for you i d be a beggar or a knave for you and if that isn t love it ll have to do until the real thing comes along i d gladly move the earth for you to prove my love dear and it s worth for you if that isn t love it will have to do until the real thing comes along with all the words dear at my command i just can t make you understand i ll always love you darling come what may my heart is yours what more can i say i d sigh for you yes i d even cry for you yes i d tear the stars down from the skies for you if that isn t love well skip it it ll have to do until the real thing comes along listen baby i d even sigh for you i m bout ready to cry for you i d tear the stars down from the skies for you if that isn t love it ll have to do baby yes until the real thing comes along 