From the musical “If the Shoe Fits”, 1946
Words by June Carroll
Music by David Raksin
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Though I’m contrary, I’ve no desire to marry
A Prince, though he is handsome, I know
I guess I’m sappy, but I’m completely happy
With my extraordinary type of fellow
Refrain:
A knight in armour is not what I plan
I’ve got a charmer, he’s my business man
He’s frankly forty and not light on his toes
A stylish stout leads me around by my nose
I would go running to give him the moon
I think he’s stunning, my tubby tycoon
Sometimes I wonder how I happened to land
That Darling, my business man
Refrain:
Some girls like tall guys, with deep coats of tan
I like my small guy, he’s my business man
His filing system is my favorite sport
While kissing me, he makes his fiscal report
He’s my Adonis, his praises I sing
At his Kiwanis, he rules like a king
I’m at his feet and I am his to command
That Darling, my business man