From the musical “MISS LIBERTY,” 1949 [cut]
Words and Music by Irving Berlin.
Cover Art by David Klein.
Copyright ©2 Jun 1949.
The sheet music:
Lyrics:
VERSE
Hey there, Mister Photographer,
Turn your cam’ra my way.
Say there, Mister Photographer,
I’ve got something to say.
CHORUS
What do I have to do to get my picture in the paper?
What do I have to do?
Do I have to murder someone,
Must I rob a bank, or just be nice to you?
What do I have to do to get my picture in the paper?
What do I have to be?
Do I have to be a Morgan or a Vanderbilt
Before you notice me?
Show me a birdie that has gained renown,
I’ll gladly take a look;
Now that I’ve caught you with your cam’ra down,
I’d like my picture took.
What do I have to do to get my picture in the paper?
What do I have to pay?
Do I have to bribe the editor,
Become his creditor,
Or just be very nice to you?