Puttin' On The Ritz

Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin to Harry Richman's 1930 film "Puttin' On The Ritz".


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If you're blue
and you don't know
where to go to
why don't you go
where fashion sits
Puttin' on the Ritz

Different types
who wear a daycoat
pants with stripes
and cutaway coat
perfect fits
Puttin' on the Ritz

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Dressed up like a million dollar trooper
Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper
(Super-duper)

Come, let's mix
where Rockefellers
walk with sticks
or "umberellas"
in their mitts
Puttin' on the Ritz

Have you seen the well-to-do
Up and down Park Avenue
On that famous thoroughfare
With their noses in the air?

High hats
and narrow collars
White spats
and lots of dollars
Spending every dime
For a wonderful time!

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Dressed up like a million dollar trooper
Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper
(Super-duper)

If you're blue
and you don't know
where to go to
why don't you go where fashion sits
Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz...

[repeat * and fade away]

[extra lyrics (not present in all versions):]
Tips his hat just like an English chappie
To a lady with a wealthy pappy
Very snappy

You'll declare it's simply topping
To be there and hear them swapping
Smart tidbits
Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz...


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