Jason Paul · The song collection1913
The International Rag
The performance
1 recordingPerformance 1
The International Rag [1913] – Irving Berlin | Jason Paul
October 24, 2025
Lyrics and chords
Verse 1
FWhat did you do America? They're after you America. You got excited and you C7started something, nations jumping all a- Fround.
A#mYou've got a lot to answer for. They lay the blame right at your door. FThe Amworld is Dmragtime crazy G7from shore to C7shore.
Chorus
C7London dropped its dignity. FSo has France and Germany. C7All hands are dancing to a Fraggedy C7melody FFull of origi-C7nality
A6The folks who live in sunny A7Spain dance to a E7strain that they call the Spanish ATan- C7go.
C7Dukes and Lords and Russian Czars Fmen who own their motor cars C7Throw up their shoulders to that Fraggedy C7melody FFull of origi- C7nality.
A#mItalian opera singers Fhave learned to D7snap their fingers
GmThe world goes round to the sound of the C7International FRag.
Verse 2
FIn every land America, Most every band America, has started everybody C7dancing daily Pranzing gaily all Faround.
A#mThere's syncopation in the air. They've got the fever everywhere. FEach Amhappy, Dmsnappy chappy G7cries "It's a C7bear,"