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
Sheet Music from the collection of Michael Deatz:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
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
Take 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
C’mon, 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 run 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!”
Sung by Jayden and Rebecca in ACE Studio: