Various Artists - The Lady's Paying |
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The Lady's Paying
Various Artists Hurry up; the birthday boy is on his way. This is a surprise celebration I hope you've remembered everything I said I want to see a total transformation. What's all this? Happy birthday, darling. Did you think we'd forgotten? Well, thanks I These people are from the best men shops in town. I had them close it down for the day. I'll leave you boys to it Norma, now listen. Happy birthday, welcome to your Help yourself; it's all been taken care of. Shopathon! Well, golly gee. What's going on? Anyone who's anyone is dressed by me Pick out anything you'd like a pair of You just point, I'll do the rest I've brought nothing but the best You're a very lucky writer Come along now, get undressed Unless I'm much mistaken That's a 42, I don't understand a word you're saying. Well, all you need to know the lady's paying. It's nice to get your just reward this time of Year. Get outa here! And all my merchandise is strictly kosher. When you've thrown away all your old Hey, that's enough Perhaps you'd like to model for my Brochure. I have just the thing for you. Green plaid trousers In black Or blue Cashmere sweaters Bathing shorts for Malibu Here's a patent leather and a simply marvelous coat made of It's a virtuoso shoe. Vicuna. You know what you can do with your Vicuna. Come on Joe, you haven't even started yet. You wanna bet? I thought by know you'd look the height of Fashion. Don't be unkind He always takes forever making up his mind. I thought you writers knew about I love flannel on a man Compassion. This will compliment his tan. We'll take two of these and four of those I'm still your greatest fan! Very soon I will have stopped him Looking Like an also you're going to make me sorry that I'm Staying. Well, all right, I'll choose, after all, I'm Paying. Evening clothes? I want to see your most deluxe Won't wear a tux Of course not, dear, tuxedos are for Waiters. What we need are tails, a white tie and top Hat, I can't wear that. Joe, second rate clothes are for second Raters I'm sick to death of that Same old station filling shirt And that boring baggy jacket Stained with yesterday's dessert I don't have to go to premiers I'm never on display. You seem to forget that I'm a writer Who cares what you wear when you're a Writer? I care, Joe, and please don't be so mean To me. O.K. all right You'll be prince charming at my new years Party. I've been invited somewhere else on new But that's our night. Year's eve. I always see the New Year in with Artie. I can't do without you, Joe, I need you I sent out every single invitation. All right, Norma, I give in Of course you do. And when they've dressed you, you'll cause A sensation. We equip the chosen few of movie land. (The latest cut) We dress every movie star and crooner. (Conceal your gut) From their shiny toecaps to your hatband You won't regret selecting the Vicuna. If you need a hand to shake If there's a girl you want to make If there's a soul you're out to capture Or a heart you want to break If you want the world to love you You'll have to learn to take You must decide what part you are And certain parts are worth the lady Portraying. Paying. And why not have it all, the lady's paying. |
