[1st verse:] Johnny took Geraldine out one night to show her a wonderful time When they sat down in a Cabaret, he bought two cigars for a dime "Bring us a couple of sodas" Johnny cried when the waiter drew near After an hour Miss Geraldine whispered in Johnny's ear [Refrain:] If that's your idea of a wonderful time Take me home, take me home I want you to know that I'm choking From that five cent cigar that you're smoking You came out with a one dollar bill You've got eighty cents left of it still If that's your idea of a wonderful time Take me home [2nd verse:] Johnny looked foolish and said "My dear, the evening has only begun I'll take you down to a picture show where we'll have a barrel of fun I know the fellow who owns the place, I'll ask him to pass us inside" Geraldine looked into Johnny's face, shaking her head, she cried