From the film “The Belle of New York”, 1945.
Words by Johnny Mercer.
Music by Harry Warren.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
To say I’m fond of you would merely be an attitude
To say you’re wonderful would be a platitude
And so to Santa Claus I owe eternal gratitude
For leaving you beneath my Christmas tree
Refrain
Baby doll, you beautiful baby doll
Let’s go home and tell your mother
That you found a baby brother
I’m takin’ you off the shelf
And showin’ you off myself
Can’t you see it now?
I’m takin’ you walkin’
Holding your parasol
Ah, honey there’s no use talkin’
You’re a beautiful baby doll
Refrain
Baby doll, you beautiful baby doll
Let’s go home and tell my mother
That I found a baby brother
I’m takin’ you off the shelf
And showin’ you off myself
Can’t you see it now?
You’re takin’ me walkin’
Holding my parasol
Ah, honey there’s no use talkin’
You’re a beautiful baby doll