COULD I?  I CERTAINLY COULD
Jack Yellen / Milton Ager  1924


Lee Morse on 20th April 20th 1926
New York


I beg to announce to you
With men I'm completely through!
Finished with them all,
Big or small,
Short or tall!
The door to my heart is shut;
No more will I lose my nut
Over movie stars,
Sheiks in Packard cars.
I hate all men, but;

Could I care for that big boy there
With the dimples and wavy hair?
Could I?  I certainly could!

Could I sit on that papa's knee?
Could I let him "sweet mama" me?
Could I?  I certainly could!

What lovin'
Wouldn't I get, wouldn't I get!
Hot oven!
Couldn't we pet, couldn't we pet!

Could I take him on moonlight trips,
Fry sweet kisses on those hot lips?
Could I?  I certainly could!

Could I care for those big brown eyes?
Could I buy his shirts and ties?
Could I?  I certainly could!

Could I care for those great big arms?
Could I care for his lovin' charms?
Oh could I?  I certainly could!

What lovin'
Wouldn't he get, wouldn't he get!
Hot oven!
Couldn't we pet, couldn't we pet!

Could I give him a thrill or two?
Are you askin'?  I'm telling you!
Could I?  I certainly could!

Could I take him out to my lodge,
Park his carcass in my gaeage?
Oh could I?  I certainly could!



(Transcribed by Peter Akers - January 2013)