The Babbitt And The Bromide Fred Astaire

A babbitt met a bromide on the avenue one day, And held a conversation in their own peculiar way; They both were solid citizens, they both had been around, And as they spoke you clearly saw their feet

Fred Astaire San Cisco

Well of course I miss you baby I've been thinking lately That you don't need me anymore You'd be better with Fred Astaire He could take you anywhere If you ask him to And God knows That it's a common misconception

Fred Astaire Lucky Boys Confusion

You can call it anything you want the fact remains the same I never got to be your Fred Astaire You can lie to yourself and all your friends and pretend that you don't care But circumstance gets in

Fred Astaire The So So Glos

sleep, come to me, like an adolescent squeeze who do hand stands on the sand, combated by the sea all done up on the skyscrape beach, pretty tried, but true and Fred Astaire was dancing through your teeth

Fred Astaire Donna Summer

Romance me...dance me 'til don't care you haven't lived until you've danced on air whisper nothings if you dare won't you please, be my Fred Astaire (Jam): Everybody up...everybody up everybody

The Piccolino Fred Astaire

By the Adriatic waters Venetian sons and daughters Are strumming a new tune upon their guitars. It was written by a Latin, a gondolier who sat in His home out in Brooklyn and gazed at the stars.

Night And Day Fred Astaire

Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom When the jungle shadows fall Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock As it stands against the wall Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops When the summer shower

Let's Face The Music And Dance Fred Astaire

There may be trouble ahead But while there`s moonlight and music And love and romance Let`s face the music and dance Before the fiddlers have fled Before they ask us to pay the bill And while we still

Piccolino Fred Astaire

By the Adriatic waters Venetian sons and daughters Are strumming a new tune upon their guitars.

Singing In The Rain Fred Astaire

I'm singin' in the rain Just singin' in the rain, What a glorious feeling, And I´m happy again. I'm laughing at clouds So dark, up above, The sun's in my heart And I'm ready for love.

Let's Call The Whole Thing Off Fred Astaire

(verse) Things have come to a pretty pass, Our romance is growing flat, For you like this and the other While I go for this and that.

One For My Baby Fred Astaire

It's a quarter to three, there's no one in the place Except you and me So set 'em up Joe, I got a little story You oughta know We're drinking my friend, to the end Of a brief episode Make it one for my

Isn't This A Lovely Day Fred Astaire

The weather is frightening The thunder and lightning Seem to be having their way But as far as I`m concerned It`s a lovely day The turn in the weather Will keep us together So I can honestly say That as

Puttin' On The Ritz Fred Astaire

Have you seen the well-to-do, up and down Park Avenue On that famous thoroughfare, with their noses in the air High hats and Arrow collars, white spats and lots of dollars Spending every dime, for a wonderful

I Used To Be Colour Blind Fred Astaire

Strange how a dreary world Can suddenly change To a world as bright As the evening star Queer what a difference When your vision is clear And you see things As they really are I used to be color blind

They All Laughed Fred Astaire

They all laughed at Christopher Columbus When he said the world was round They all laughed when Edison Recorded sound They all laughed at Wilbur and his brother When they said that man could fly Why they

Let Yourself Go Fred Astaire

Let the dance floor feel your leather. Step as lightly as a feather. Let yourself go. Come! Hit the timber. Loosen up and start to limber. Can`t you hear that hot marimba? Let yourself go.

Cheek To Cheek (I'm In Heaven) Fred Astaire

Heaven, I'm in Heaven, And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak; And I seem to find the happiness I seek When we're out together dancing, cheek to cheek.

The Way You Look Tonight Fred Astaire

Some day, when I'm awfully low, When the world is cold, I will feel a glow just thinking of you... And the way you look tonight.

Way You Look Tonight Fred Astaire

Some day, when I'm awfully low, When the world is cold, I will feel a glow just thinking of you... And the way you look tonight.

Love Of My Life Fred Astaire

Would you like to be the love of my life for always and always watch over me To square my blunders and share my dreams One day with caviar next day a chocolate bar Would you like to take the merry go round

Cheek To Cheek Fred Astaire

Cheek To Cheek by Fred Astaire Heaven, I'm in Heaven, And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak; And I seem to find the happiness I seek When we're out together dancing, cheek to cheek.

By Myself Fred Astaire

The party's over, the game is ended, the dreams I dreamed went up in smoke. They didn't pan out as I had intended; I should know how to take a joke.

Pick Yourself Up Fred Astaire

Don't lose your confidence if you slip, Be grateful for a pleasant trip, And pick yourself up, Dust yourself off, Start all over again. Work like a soul inspired, Till the battle of the day is won.

A Foggy Day Fred Astaire

"I was a stranger in the city Out of town were the people I knew I had that feeling of self-pity What to do? What to do? What to do?

(I've Got) Beginners Luck Fred Astaire

Beginner fishing for flounder Will catch a seventeen pounder; That's what I've always heard And always thought absurd, But now I believe every word!

Nice Work If You Can Get It Fred Astaire

Holdin' hands at midnight 'neath a starry sky Nice work if you can get it And you can get it if you try Strollin' with the one girl Sighin' sigh after sigh Nice work if you can get it And you

Top Hat, White Tie And Tails Fred Astaire

(verse) I just got an invitation through the mails: "Your presence requested this evening, It's formal, a top hat, a white tie and tails." Nothing now could take the wind out of my sails.

I Can't Be Bothered Now Fred Astaire

My bonds and shares May fall downstairs; Who cares, who cares? I'm dancing and I can't be bothered now! I'm up among the stars, On earthly things I frown, I'm throwing off the bars That held me down!

Slap That Bass Fred Astaire

Slap that bass Slap it till it's dizzy Slap that bass Keep the rhythm busy Zoom zoom zoom Misery, you've got to go Slap that bass Use it like a tonic Slap that bass Keep your Philharmonic Zoom zoom zoom

Slap That Bass (Album Version) Fred Astaire

"Slap that bass Slap it till it's dizzy Slap that bass Keep the rhythm busy Zoom zoom zoom Misery, you've got to go Slap that bass Use it like a tonic Slap that bass Keep your Philharmonic Zoom zoom zoom

Change Partners Fred Astaire

Must you dance every dance with the same fortunate man? You have danced with him since the music began. Won't you change partners and dance with me?

Things Are Looking Up Fred Astaire

If I should suddenly start to sing, Or stand on my head, or anything, Don`t think that I`ve lost my senses, It`s just that my happiness finally commences The long, long ages of dull despair Are turning

Dream Dancing Fred Astaire

When shades enfold The sunset`s gold And stars are bright above again I smile sweetheart For then I know I can start To live again to love again When day is done And night comes on Until the dawn

I Won't Dance Fred Astaire

won't dance, don't ask me I won't dance, don't ask me I won't dance madame with you My heart won't let my feet do things that they should do You know what, you're lovely You know what, you're so lovely And

Top Hat, White Tie And Tails (Album Version) Fred Astaire

I just got an invitation through the mail Your presence is requested this evening It`s formal.

Fascinating Rhythm Fred Astaire

Got a little rhythm a rhythm a rhythm That pit a pats through my brain So darn persistent The day isn`t distant When it`ll drive me insane Comes in the morning Without any warning And hangs around

Bojangles of Harlem Fred Astaire

Ask anyone up Harlem way Who that guy Bojangles is They may not know who's president But ask 'em who Bojangles is He's in the most entrancin' business It's what they call the "Dancin' business" When there's

Funny Face Fred Astaire

Frankly Dear, your modesty reveals to me self-appraisal often makes me sad and if I add your funny face appeals to me please don't think I've suddenly gone mad You've got all the qualities of Peter

No Strings Fred Astaire

(from "Top Hat") (spoken) In me, you see a youth who is completely on the loose.

I'd Rather Lead A Band (Album Version) Fred Astaire

I haven`t ambitions for lofty positions That wind up with the wealth of the land I`ll give you the throne that a king sat on For just a small baton Providing you included a band If I could be the wealthy

Flying Down To Rio Fred Astaire

My Rio, Rio by the Sea-o, Flying down to Rio where there's rhythm and rhyme. Hey feller, twirl that old propeller, Got to get to Rio and we've got to make time.

I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket (Album Version) Fred Astaire

I've been a roaming Romeo My Juliets have been many But now my roaming days have gone Too many irons in the fire Is worse than not having any I've had my share and from now on: I'm putting all my eggs

They Can't Take That Away From Me Fred Astaire

The way you wear your hat The way you sip your tea The memory of all that No no they can`t take that away from me The way your smile just beams The way you sing off key The way you haunt my dreams No no

I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket Fred Astaire

I`ve been a roaming Romeo My Juliet`s have been many But now my roaming days have gone Too many irons in the fire Is worse than not having any I`ve had my share and from now on I`m putting all my eggs

I'm Old Fashioned Fred Astaire

"I am not such a clever one about the latest fads I admit I was never one adored by local lads Not that I ever tried to be a saint I'm the type that they classify as quaint I'm old fashioned, I love the

I Am Fred Astaire Taking Back Sunday

I'm under the assumption that I'm gonna be the one that's leaving you Tonight Oh, tonight Well, I flipped every switch That I could find on my way out Just to upset you more (just to keep you busy)

A Fine Romance Fred Astaire

couple of hot tomatoes (to-mah-toes, dear) But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes (potatoes) A fine romance, you won't nestle A fine romance, you won't even wrestle You've never mussed the

A Fine Romance (A Sarcastic Love Song) (78rpm Version) Fred Astaire

couple of hot tomatoes (to-mah-toes, dear) But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed po-tah-toes (potatoes) A fine romance, you won't nestle A fine romance, you won't even wrestle You've never mussed the

Just Like Fred Astaire James

Palpitations My mind's diseased Even my vision is impaired I'm losing my hair Cos when i hold her in my arms I feel like fred astaire Lovesick My temperature's high Just met a girl Who believes we can