Ruth Etting Could I, I Certainly Could!
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
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Could I? I certainly could
Could I? I certainly could
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!