Ruth Etting

Could I? I Certainly Could!

Ruth Etting


I beg to announce to you, 
With men I'm completely through, 
Finished with them all, big or small, short or tall! 
The door to my heart is shut, 
No more will I lose my nut 
Over movie stars, sheiks in Packard cars, 
I hate all the men! 
But: 

Could I care for that big boy there, 
With the dimples and wavy hair? 
Oh, could I? I certainly could! 

Could I sit on that papa's knee? 
Could I let him "sweet mama" me? 
Could I? I certainly could! 

What lovin' wouldn't he get, wouldn't he get? 
Hot oven, couldn't we pet, couldn't we pet? 

Could I take him on moonlight trips, 
Fry sweet kisses on those hot lips? 
Could I? I certainly could! 

[Piano vamping] 

Could I? I certainly could! 

[Piano vamping] 

Could I? I certainly could! 

[Piano vamping] 

Could I? I certainly could! 

Could I care for those big brown eyes? 
Could I buy him his shirts and ties? 
Oh, could I? I certainly could! 

Could I care for those great big arms? 
Could I care for his lovin' charms? 
Could I? I certainly could! 

What lovin' wouldn't he get, wouldn't he get? 
Hot oven, couldn't we pet, couldn't we pet? 

Could I give him a thrill or two? 
Are you asking? Well, I'm telling you! 
Could I? I certainly could!