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Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella Fitzgerald
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Miscellaneous
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Boy Wanted
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Verse:
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I've just finished writing an advertisement
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Calling for a boy.
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No half-hearted Romeo or flirt is meant;
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That's the kind I'd not employ.
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Though anybody interested can apply,
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He must know a thing to qualify.
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For instance:
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Refrain 1:
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Teddy:
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He must be able to dance.
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he must make life a romance.
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I said a boy wanted,
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One who can smile;
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Boy wanted,
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Lovable style.
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He must be tender and true,
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And he must know how to woo.
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I know we'll get acquainted mighty soon,
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Out in a garden 'neath a harvest moon;
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And if he proves to be the right little laddie,
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I'll make him glad
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He'll answer my ad!
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Refrain 2:
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Toots:
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To be the boy of my choice,
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He needn't own a Rolls Royce.
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The kind of boy wanted*
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Needn't have gold;
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Boy wanted,
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Mustn't be cold.
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If he has oodles of charm,
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I'll even life on a farm.
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if he fits into my picture of a home,
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I'll be so nice he'll never have to roam.**
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Yes, if he proves to be the right little laddie,
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I'll make him glad
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He answered my ad.
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Refrain 3:
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Babe:
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He must like musical shows,
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And he must wear snappy clothes.
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Yes, that is my story,
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And to it I'll stick;
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There's no glory
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In having a hick.
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He must know how to say "Yes!"***
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When I look at a new dress.
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Oh, I'll be ready when the right one calls,
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And I'll start vamping him until he falls;
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And if he subsidises me, oh, sweet daddy!
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I'll make him glad
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He answered my ad!
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Refrain 4:
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Bunny:
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The movies he must avoid,
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He'll know his Nietzsche and Freud.
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I said a boy wanted,
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One who knows books;
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Boy wanted
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Needn't have looks.
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He must be such a saint,
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But, Oh! he dassent say 'ain't.'
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I don't care if his bankroll totals naught,
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For we can live on love and food for thought.
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If he's a scholar, when I see him I'll holler,
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'My lad, I'm glad
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You answered my ad!'
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*Alternative version of this line: 'The sort of boy wanted'
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** Alternative version of this line: 'I'll be so nice he'll never care
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to roam'
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*** Alternative version of refrain 3, lines 7-8:
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'And so his boots mustn't squeak;
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And he must love like a sheik.'
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Primrose Version:
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Verse:
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I've just finished writing an advertisement
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Calling for a boy.
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No half-hearted Romeo or flirt is meant;
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That's the kind I won't employ.
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Though anybody interested can apply,
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He must know a thing to qualify.
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For instance:
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Refrain 1:
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To have a ghost of a chance,
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He must be able to dance.
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The sort of boy wanted
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Must have a smile
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Boy wanted,
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Lovable style.
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He must be tender and true,
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And if he knows what to do,
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I think I'll learn to love him very soon;
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I'll want him morning, night and afternoon.
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So if you know of one who's wanting employment,
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Just tell him that
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I'm wanting a boy!
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Refrain 2:
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To be the boy of my choice,
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He's got to own a Rolls Royce.
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He must be quite reckless
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Buying me things:
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Pearl necklace,
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Diamond rings.
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He must be ready to pay
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A dozen bills ev'ry day.
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I'll simply smothing him with tender care
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If I could find a multimillionaire.
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So if you could seen one dining at the Savoy-oh!
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Just tell him
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I'm wanting a boy!
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Refrain 3:
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I won't have anyone small,
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He must be handsome and tall.
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I said a boy wanted,
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Beautifully dressed;
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Boy wanted,
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Trousers well pressed.
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He must have wonderful eyes;
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He must wear wonderful ties.
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I want a boy who'll always look as though
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He's only just come out of Savile Row.
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So if some Paris wants a Helen of Troy-oh!
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Just tell him that
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I'm wanting a boy.
Boy Wanted
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