Buddie, Beware 1934 Cole Porter 'Anything Goes'

Dr. Pitt-Payne in London UK - 02 Aug 2003

Since I know such a lot of men
the opinions that I've got of men
are respected
not only by amateurs but by pros.
I should like to write a book on men
and explain that certain look on men
which means they're about to propose.
Of course it helps a maiden's pride to be
in the class of somebody's bridetobe
and the reason that I've escaped
this doubtful bliss
is because a certain fear in me
wakes the honest pioneer in me
and instead of answering "Yes",
I always say this:

Buddie, beware,
Buddie, better take care,
though at heart I'm a pearl
I'm a difficult girl.
So, Buddie beware,
when I go to a show
I prefer the first row,
when invited to dine
I can't eat without wine,
so, Buddie, beware.
During Christmas holidays
I develop taking ways
and I'm not at all anti
pretty things Santy
brings from Cartier's.
Your devotion I prize
but you must realize, my boy,
other girl's luxuries
are my necessities,
so Buddie, beware.

Buddie, beware,
Buddie, better take care,
even angels, I'm told,
are still harping for gold,
so, Buddie, beware,
somehow I don't feel nice
when I wear a dress twice,
since the day I was weaned
I'm a caviar fiend,
so, Buddie, beware,
Now and then I like to see
Willie Stewart and Company
'cause I hear divine voices
when their RollsRoyces
come back and hank for me.
But if you still insist
and we riddle life's mysteries,
I should hate leaving you
for Wooley Donahue,
but, Buddie, beware.

Buddie, beware,
Buddie, better take care,
I must warn you that I'm
simply never on time,
so, Buddie, beware,
when you order a steak
and no supper I'll take,
if you tell me I'm rude
when I play with your food,
then, Buddie, beware,
I feel I should put you right.
As I lie in bed at night
while the twinkling stars gleam on,
with my cold cream on
I'm a lovely sight.
And another thing too,
when I'm married to you, my sweet,
If to come home you fail,
I'll open all your mail,
so, Buddie, beware.

Soft karaoke
Words
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Buddie, Beware 1934 Cole Porter
from "Anything Goes"
by Cole Porter
copyright 1934 by Chappell and Co.
sequence and karaoke by Dr. Pitt-Payne in London UK
on Saturday 02 August 2003 at 17.31
in association with Doug Grierson
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Published in November 1934, introduced by Ethel Merman.
Dropped after the New York opening and replaced by a reprise of
'I Get A Kick Out Of You' by the week of December 10, 1934.
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