NOT FOR ALL THE RICE IN CHINA
(Irving Berlin)
Billy Cotton V. Alan Breeze


Also recorded by:


Irving Berlin, Casa Loma Orchestra, Ramona Davies,
Joan Morris, Lee Reisman, Clifton Webb, Wesla Whitfield.




Not for all the rice in China,
Not for all the grapes in France,
Would I exchange the pleasure
That I get from every measure
When we dance


Not for all the kilts in Scotland,
Not for all the bulls in Spain,
Would I give up arriving 
At your house although you’re
Driving me insane.


Not for all the onions in Bermuda
Or the cheeses that are made by the Swiss
Would I exchange that first kiss
That you gave me.


Not for all the beans in Boston,
Not for all the knobs on doors,
Would I agree to part with 
All the joy you filled my heart with  
When you said, “I’m yours”.










(Contributed by Bill Huntley - July 2007)