Doin' It the Hard Way

歌詞

At the early age of three It first occured to me A girl should always try to improve herself. While the others played with toys I practiced charm and poise. And finished Dr. Elliot's five foot shell. I exercised each morning, Cold creamed my face each night, Saw my dentist twice a year, Curbed my appetite. And so I modestly admit It didn't help one single bit! Some girls can make any man dream By flashing an innocent gleam. Me, I do and hiccup, curl my upper lip up, Light a roman candle and scream. I have to do it the hard way! Some girls can wear any old rags And capture the wolves and the stags. Me, I dress in sables, walk across the tables Waving three American flags. I have to do it the hard way. Let's say there's a dance They're playing a waltz. And I want romance, That's when I begin turning sommersalts. Some girls can keep men on their toes By smiling and throwing a rose, Me, I wrack my noodle, whistle "Yankee Doodle" Balancing a broom on my nose. Oh Ima telling you why! I have to do it the hard way. I have to do it the hard way. Suppose there's a park, A boy on a bench. I'm out for a lark So I make him fall with a monkey wrench. When someone like Hedy Lamarr Steps into the swankiest bar, All the fellas get up Light her cigarette up. Me, I'd have to smoke a cigar. And then they call me a car. Dr., is there a chance for me? Can't you cure this insanity? I'm tired of tearing up the town being one of the sights Wearing funny hats trimmed in neon lights. Why must all I always be bettered and scorned Doin' everything the hard way?