From the film “Wish You Were Here”, 1952.
Words and music by Harold Rome.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
How do you do, my partner
Are you desiring to trip the light fantastic?
Are you inquiring?
Yes, I’m inquiring
If you’re inquiring, then I’m desiring
Thank you kindly
Thank you kindly
Pleased to meet you
Isn’t the weather lovely?
Dance divinely
Dance divinely
What a treat
Tripping the light fantastic
How do you do, my partner?
Are you desiring to trip the light fantastic?
Are you inquiring?
Yes, I’m inquiring
If you’re inquiring, then I’m desiring