From the Musical “FIFTY MILLION FRENCHMEN,” 1930
Used in 1962 Revival “ANYTHING GOES,” (Off-Broadway)
Words and Music by Cole Porter.
Cover Art by Deauville.
Copyright ©24 Apr 1930.
From the Sheet Music Collection of Michael Deatz.
The sheet music:
Lyrics:
VERSE
Up to now we’ve been two shy young things
Always tied to our mother’s apron strings
Merely maids uncouth
Simply throwing our youth
Away
But tonight we must confide in you
We’ve decided to change our point of view
Strike a brand new pose
Find a couple of beaux
And say
REFRAIN
Let’s step out, let’s step out
Let’s go somewhere and dance about
We’re all set for a rout,
C’mon, let’s step out
People say France is hot
We’re beginning to fear it’s not
Please don’t leave us in doubt
Come on, let’s step out
Life’s a bore when you simply jog on
And never show your pep
I confess that I’m getting doggone
Tired watching my step
Let’s go wild, let’s be fools
Let’s go crazy and break the rules
Fall in line when we shout
“C’mon, let’s step out!”
[dance break]
Fall in line when we shout
“C’mon, let’s step out!”