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I Wrote the Book Lyrics by Lauren Bacall

Woman of the Year (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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[TESS]
To name me Woman of the Year
Wasn't what you'd call a fluke
I understand I won it in a breeze
So, the ladies should be thrilled
Their expectations are fulfilled
As I'm broadening my field of expertise
I wrote the book on how to be cool
I wrote the book on how to be strong
I wrote the book on how to interpret the news
And never be wrong
I wrote the book on how to be tough
I wrote the book on how to be tеrse
I wrote the book on еvery subtextual phrase
In Eliot's verse
I wrote the book on how to have class
I wrote the book on how to have clout
I wrote the book on reading government pamphlets
And doping them out
So when it comes to losing a man
You'll find it unsurprisingly true
That last week
I wrote that book, too
[Instrumental]
[TESS & CLEANING WOMEN]
I wrote the book
On how to be brisk
(Doot doo doo doot doo)
I wrote the book
On how to be bright
(Doot doo doo doot doo)
I wrote the book
On seeing New Delhi by day
(Doot doo doo doot doo)
And Cairo by night
(Doot doo doo doot doo)
I wrote the book
On how to be chic
(Doot doo doo doot doo)
I wrote the book
On how to be smart
(Doot doo doo doot doo)
I wrote the book
On how to evaluate trends
(Doot doo doo doot doo)
In fashion and art
I wrote the book
On how to have style
(Doot doo doo doot doo)
I wrote the book
On wisdom and wit
(Doot doo doo doot doo)
I wrote the book
On every great English statesman
(Doot doo doo doo)
From Churchill to Pitt
(Doot doo doo doo doo)
So when it comes to losing a man
(Doo, doo)
You'll find it unsurprisingly true
(Doo, doo)
That last week
I wrote that book too
So when it comes to losing a man
(Oo-oo-oo-oo-)
It should be unsurprising to you
To note that
I wrote that book too
Credits
Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

About “I Wrote the Book” by Lauren Bacall

Read the complete lyrics to "I Wrote the Book" by Lauren Bacall from the album "Woman of the Year (Original Broadway Cast Recording)". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Musicals, Pop.

"I Wrote the Book" is performed by Lauren Bacall. from the album "Woman of the Year (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "I Wrote the Book", explore more songs by Lauren Bacall using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"I Wrote the Book" is credited to Lauren Bacall. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"I Wrote the Book" appears on "Woman of the Year (Original Broadway Cast Recording)".

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