I WANT A GROWN UP MAN
Anita O'Day (l) Wick (m)

Anita O'Day w Stan Kenton & his Orch  
rec Jan 16th 1945 Los Angeles


I want me a grown up man to sing to,
I want me a grown up man to cling to!
I guess I've just had enough
Of all this puppy love stuff,
Wanna grown up man!

I want me a grown up man who will please me,
I'm tired of all the ones who tease me!
I wanna sigh till I'm weak,
Don't wanna kiss on the cheek,
Wanna grown up man!

Sinatra, Mature, Cary Grant's allure
Are the theme of my glamorous dream;
I've got to get away from this xxxx? label,
I'm ready, willing, but not quite Grable!

I don't want romance with Mickey Rooney,
Or any of the kids that ever knew me!
But I'll still take what I can,
'Cause somebody else wants a grown up man;
You know who!
I know who!
It's Uncle Sam!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - July 2011)