Not for All the Rice in China (1933 AS THOUSANDS CHEER)

From “AS THOUSANDS CHEER,” 1933. Words and Music by Irving Berlin. Copyright ©18 Oct 1933.

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I’ve got a song I want to sing to you
To bring to you, my love
Hoping it may reveal
Something of how I feel
It’s not a sentimental tune
With lines of moon that shines above
Still it’s a love song, dear
that I want the world to hear

Chorus
Not for all the rice in China
Not for all the grapes in France
Would I exchange the pleasure that I get
With every measure when we dance
Not for all the kilts in Scotland
Not for all the bulls in Spain
Would I give up arriving at your house
Although you’re driving me insane
Not for all the onions in Bermuda
Or the cheeses that are made by the Swiss
Would I exchange that first kiss
That you gave me
Not for all the beans in Boston
Not for all the knobs on doors
Would I agree to part with
All the joy you filled my heart with
When you said, “I’m yours”

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