From the musical “CALL ME MADAM,” 1950.
And the movie, “CALL ME MADAM,” 1953.
Both starring Ethel Merman.
Words and Music by Irving Berlin.
Cover Art by Peter Arno.
Copyright ©7 Sep 1950.
The sheet music:
The movie sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Please let me say from the start
I don’t pretend to be smart
I just suggest what I think best
Having your interest at heart
Chorus
I only want what’s the best thing for you
And the best thing for you would be me
I’ve been convinced after thinking it through
That the best thing for you would be me
Ev’ry day to myself I say
Point the way what will it be
I ask myself what’s the best thing for you
And myself and I seem to agree
That the best thing for you would be me