The Lady Is a Tramp

歌詞

I've wined and dined on Mulligan stew And never wished for turkey As I hitched and hiked and grifted, too, From Maine to Albuquerque. Alas, I missed the Beaux Arts Ball, And what is twice as sad, I was never at a party Where they honored Noel Ca' ad. But social circles spin too fast for me. My Hobohemia is the place to be. I get too hungry for dinner at eight I like the theater but never come late I never bother with people I hate That's why the lady is a tramp I don't like crapgames with Barons and Earls Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls That's why the lady is a tramp I like the free fresh wind in my hair Life without care I'm broke, it's oke Hates California is cold and is damp That's why the lady is a tramp I go to Coney-the beach is divine. I go to ball games-the bleachers are fine. I follow Winchell and read ev'ry line. That's why the lady is a tramp. I like a prizefight that isn't a fake. I love the rowing on Central Park Lake. I go to opera and stay wide awake. That's why the lady is a tramp. I like the green grass under my shoes. What can I lose? I'm flat! That's that! I'm all alone when I lower my lamp. That's why the lady is a tramp. Don't know the reason for cocktails at five. I don't like flying-I'm glad I'm alive. I crave affection, but not when I drive. That's why the lady is a tramp. Folks go to London and leave me behind. I'll miss the crowning, Queen Mary won't mind. I don't play Scarlett in Gone With the Wind- That' s why the lady is a tramp. I like to hang my hat where I please. Sail with the breeze. No dough-heigh-ho! I love La Guardia and think he's a champ. That' s why the lady is a tramp. Girls get massages, they cry and they moan. Tell Lizzie Arden to leave me alone. I'm not so hot, but my shape is my own. That's why the lady is a tramp! The food at Sardi's is perfect, no doubt. I wouldn't know what the Ritz is about. I drop a nickel and coffee comes out. That's why the lady is a tramp! I like the sweet, fresh rain in my face. Diamonds and lace, No got-so what?