From “Ziegfeld Follies of 1933” Words by E. Y. Harburg Music by Vernon Duke
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Darling pardon my confusion
But are you an optical illusion
And if not, then what on earth are you doing to me?
If my speech is willy-nilly
It’s because I cannot gild the lily
I should love to sing your praises
But phrases and words are silly
Refrain:
What is there to say
And what is there to do
The dream I’ve been seeking
Has practically speaking come true
What is there to say
And how will I pull through?
I knew in a moment
Contentment and home meant just you
You are so lovable, so liveable
Your beauty is just unforgivable
You’re made to marvel at
And words to that effect
So, what is there to say
And what is there to do
My heart’s in a deadlock
I’d even face wedlock with you