From the musical “Du Barry Was a Lady”, 1939.
Words and music by Cole Porter.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Love affairs among gentility
Hit the rocks with great agility
Either because of income
Or incompatibility
We’ve adjusted our finances
You run mine and I run Frances
So there’s only one question that’s hot
Will we have fun or not?
Refrain
Are you fond of riding, dear?
KIndly tell me if so
Yes, I’m fond of riding, dear
But in the morning, no
Are you good at shooting, dear?
Kindly tell me if so
Yes, I’m good at shooting, dear
But in the morning, no
When the dawn’s early light
Comes to crucify my night
That’s the time when I’m in low
Are you fond of boxing, dear?
Kindly tell me if so
Yes, I’m fond of boxing, dear
But in the morning, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no