THE WEDDING CAKEWALK
From the film "You'll Never Get Rich (1941)
(Cole Porter)

Martha Tilton (Film Soundtrack) - 1941
Fred Astaire - 1941
Rita Hayworth - 1946


Well, here comes the bride, no less
It's hot stuff, that fluffy dress
I must admit, though she's lit
She looks a bit sweet

No wonder her Romeo
Begins shoutin' "Hidy-ho!"
As his bride starts to stride
To a boogie beat

There's a big increase in marriages
Due to a tune, they say
The Wedding Cakewalk
Is the roundelay

When newlyweds in fancy carriages
Leave the reception gay
The Wedding Cakewalk
Sends them on their way

Pasty choirs in tasty churches
Give it all they,ve got
Prudish old ppreachers on their perches
Say, "A-men, it's hot!"

All those bridal suites at Claridge's
Have radios that play
The Wedding Cakewalk
Night and day!


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Alternate 1st verse as recorded by FRED ASTAIRE:


Well, here comes the bride, no less
It's hot stuff, that fluffy dress
From where I sit, I'll admit
She looks a bit sweet


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