From the musical “Funny Face”, 1927
Words by Ira Gershwin
Music by George Gershwin
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Frankie, dear, your birthday gift reveals to me
That at heart you’re really not so bad
If I add, your funny face appeals to me
Please don’t think I’ve suddenly gone mad
You have all the qualities of Peter Pan
I’d go far before I’d find a sweeter pan
And yet
Refrain
I love your funny face
Your sunny, funny face
For you’re a cutie
With more than beauty
You’ve got a lot
Of personality N.T.A.
Thousand laughs I’ve found
In having you around
Though you’re no Gloria Swanson
For worlds I’d not replace
Your sunny, funny face
- Needn’t tell me that I’m not so pretty, dear
When my looking glass and I agree
In the contest at Atlantic City, dear
Miss America I’d never be
Truth to tell, though
You’re not such a lot yourself
As a Paul Swan
You are not so hot yourself
And yet
Refrain
I love your funny face
Your sunny, funny face
You can’t repair it
So I declare it is quite all right
Like Ronald Colman?
So’s your ol’ man
Yet it’s very clear
I’m glad when you are near
Though you’re no Handsome Harry
For worlds I’d not replace
Your sunny, funny face