From the Musical, “SEVEN LIVELY ARTS,” 1944.
Words and Music by Cole Porter.
Copyright ©20 Nov 1944.
The sheet music:
Lyrics:
Mister Romeo, say you’re at some show
But each girl so far has been under par
When lo and behold, stage center
You see a perfect Juliet enter,
She so drives you mad that you wish you had
Just a cottage cool by a swimming pool
With her waiting there for Daddy,
Well before you grow fonder,
Stop and ponder, laddie
REFRAIN:
Is it the girl or is it the gown?
Which one of the two do you love?
Is it her hair that makes her so fair?
Is it her lips you long to caress
Or is it that exquisite dress?
Is she the dream of all you desire
Or is it her frock that happens to knock you down?
Is it the girl you love so dearly
Or is it merely her beautiful gown?
REPEAT REFRAIN: