GOIN' TO THE COUNTY FAIR
>From the film "Sweet Rosie O'Grady" (1943)
(Music: Harry Warren / Lyrics: Mack Gordon)


Betty Grable (Film Soundtrack) - 1943


Got me a brand new gingham dress, hope you think it's cute
Say, did you tell your Ma to press your Sunday-go-to-meetin' suit
This sort of extry special day comes but once a year
Oh, how long we've waited and now, by gum, it's here

So snap your tie on and slick your hair
We gotta get a-goin' to the County Fair
Fetch the buggy and hitch the mare
We gotta get a-goin' to the County Fair

Big tops and sideshows, just take your pick
You'll stop for popcorn, but I want a taffy apple on a stick
So, spend your money and see the sights
We ain't a-gonna leave until they douse the lights

When it's over, remember this
You cuddle up a little bit and steal a kiss
Go on and spoon, the harvest Moon won't care
Goin' home is so much nicer than goin' to the County Fair



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - March 2016)