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Grab Them While I Can / Love Is Not Enough Lyrics by Joy Woods, Rebecca Naomi Jones

I Can Get It For You Wholesale (New Cast Recording)

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[MARTHA MILLS]
\nLet's get one thing very, very clear
\nWedding vows from him, I'll never hear
\nSo why should I keep wishing for a fish I'll never land?
\nWhatever he may pant and ask for
\nIt won't be my hand
\n
\nHe won't be marching slowly down the aisle for me
\nOr wear that shy expectant bridegroom smile for me
\nAnd when love calls, Niagara Falls won't see us there
\nI'll never wear that diamond solitaire
\nSo since I'll never own the goose, the only useful plan
\nIs keep him laying golden eggs and grab them while I can
\n
\n[RUTHIE RIVKIN, spoken]
\nMemo
\nTo Harry Bogen, esquire
\nPresident Apex Modes Inc
\nApril 16th, 1938
\nDear sir
\n(sung)
\nWe've been dealing with your firm for quite a while
\nWe've come to like your line and product and your style
\nIt's quite extra special, much to be admired
\nBut dear sir, the service leaves a lot to be desired
\nLacks that certain personal attention
\nLacks that certain touch of warmth and care
\nSo for reason too obvious to mention
\nPlease accept our deep regrets
\nWe are clearing up our debts
\nAnd taking our business elsewhere
\n
\n[MARTHA MILLS]
\nHe'll never introduce his kin or folks to me
\nOr casually tell married peoples' jokes to me
\nI'll never hear him whisper, "Dear, please negligee"
\nOr toss away that goddamn bride's bouquet
\n
\n[RUTHIE RIVKIN]
\nGoodbye, Harry Bogen, my one time heart's desire
\nGoodbye, dreams I knew that set the universe on fire
\nDon't cry to see me go, for though it hurts your ego
\nYou'll carry on, Harry, never worry, boy you're tough
\nSo long, got to go now, I've grown up and I know now
\nLove is not enough
\nJust to love is never enough
\n
\n[MARTHA MILLS, RUTHIE RIVKIN]
\nThough fireworks start and then his heart he sings for me
\nHe'll ever slip and clip those apron strings for me (Harry Bogen, goodbye)
\nAnd someday soon he'll honeymoon where ocean winds are balmy (Goodbye, goodbye)
\nWith Nina, Sue, or Sally, who reminds him of his mommy (Goodbye)
\n
\nSo since I'll never own the stock, the only useful plan
\nIs keep him paying dividends (Love is not enough)
\nKeep him digging nuggets up (Love is not enough)
\nKeep him laying golden eggs and grab them while I can (Got to go now, I've grown up and I know now)
\n(Just to love is never enough) Grab them while I can\n\n
Credits
Joy Woods

Joy Woods

Rebecca Naomi Jones

Rebecca Naomi Jones

About “Grab Them While I Can / Love Is Not Enough” by Joy Woods

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