Put ‘Em In a Box

. . . Tie ’em with a ribbon and throw ’em in the deep blue sea.
A popular song from 1948.
Words by Sammy Cahn.
Music by Jule Styne.


Sheet music provided by Nicholas Leunissen:


Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:


Lyrics

I not only was burned by love but I was scorched
And instead of forgetting I torched and torched and torched
Whether you represent the Gallup poll or not
You’re welcome to these opinions of love I’ve got

Refrain
You can take the moon, gather up the stars
And the robins that sing merrily
Put ’em in a box, tie ’em with a ribbon
And throw ’em in the deep blue sea
You can take the flow’rs down in lovers’ lane
And that sentimental poetry
Put ’em in a box, tie ’em with a ribbon
And throw ’em in the deep blue sea
Not for me, all that stuff
The dreams that ruin your sleep
Not for me, had enough
Love is one thing you can keep
You can take the plans and the wedding bells
And whoever sings “Oh, Promise Me”
Put ’em in a box, tie ’em with a ribbon
And throw ’em in the deep blue sea
‘Cause love and I, we don’t agree

Refrain
Hansoms thro’ the park, kisses in the dark
All the promises made faithfully
Put ’em in a box, tie ’em with a ribbon
And throw ’em in the deep blue sea
And you won’t go wrong if you take a song
Sung by Frankie Boy or Mister C.
Put ’em in a box, tie ’em with a ribbon
And throw ’em in the deep blue sea
Not for me, all that stuff
The dreams that ruin your sleep
Not for me, had enough
Love is one thing you can keep
You know what to do with old “Tea for Two”
And “The Boy for you, the girl for Me”
Put ’em in a box, tie ’em with a ribbon
And throw ’em in the deep blue sea
‘Cause love and I, we don’t agree


Sung here by Vancha March: