I'VE GOT THAT LOVIN' BUG ITCH
Elaine Mazlich / Robert Mellin

as rec by Eartha Kitt w Henri Rene & his Orch 
Jan 10th 1955 New York


I've got that lovin' bug itch,
But no-one to scratch it!
Got a good ball to pitch
But no-one to catch it!
Here's the key to my heart,
Won't somebody unlatch it?
Got that lovin' bug itch!

And I've got two lovin' arms,
They're not made of plastic!
Got a wonderful urge
To do somethin' drastic!
I'm just dyin' to splurge
In a way that's fantastic!
Got that lovin' bug itch! (I got that lovin' bug itch)

There was a time that nothing ever bothered me,
And I was pretty certain I would never be hooked!
But I've been bitten by the love bug and it's plain to see
That my goose (oh me!) is cooked! (oh my!)

I've got that lovin' bug itch,
I'm a gal who's been yearning!
And my heart's within reach,
A fire is burning!
If you're willing to teach,
Then I'm ready for the learning!
Got that lovin' bug itch!

I've got that lovin' bug itch,
But no-one to scratch it!
Got a good ball to pitch
But no-one to catch it!
Here's the key to my heart,
Won't somebody unlatch it?
Got that lovin' bug itch! (I got that lovin' bug itch)

There was a time that nothing ever bothered me,
And I was pretty certain I would never be hooked!
But I've been bitten by the love bug and it's plain to see
That my goose (oh me!) is cooked! (oh my!)

I pray to heaven above
To stop me from shakin',
Got a heart full of love,
It's just about breakin'!
All I need is a shove
And I'm yours for the takin'!
Got that lovin' bug itch! (got that lovin' bug itch)
Got that lovin' bug itch! (got that lovin' bug itch)
Got that lovin' bug itch! (got that lovin' bug itch)




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - February 2012)