From the Musical “PARIS,” 1928.
Words and Music by Cole Porter.
Also used in 1962 Off-Broadway “ANYTHING GOES”.
Copyright ©21 Jun 1927.
Sheet Music from the collection of Michael Deatz.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics:
VERSE
You could have a great career,
And you should.
Only one thing stops you, dear
You’re too good.
If you want a future, darling, why don’t you get a past?
‘Cause that fatal moment’s comin’, at last.
REFRAIN 1
You’re all alone
No chaperone
Can get your number,
The world’s in slumber,
Let’s misbehave!
There’s something wild
About you child,
That’s so contagious,
Let’s be outrageous,
Let’s misbehave.
When Adam won Eve’s hand,
He wouldn’t stand for teasin’;
He didn’t care about those apples, out of season.
They say that Spring means just one thing
To little love birds;
We’re not above birds,
Let’s misbehave.
REFRAIN 2It’s getting late
And while I wait,
My poor heart aches on,
Why keep the brakes on?
Let’s misbehave!
I feel quite sure,
Un peu d’amour
Would be attractive,
While we’re still active,
Let’s misbehave.
You know my heart is true,
And you say you for me care;
Somebody’s sure to tell,
But what the heck do we care!
They say that bears
Have love affairs,
And even camels;
We’re merely mammals,
Let’s misbehave.
Sung by Laurence Rubenstein: