Title:  what did she say

Composer:  Joe Raposo

Lead vocals:  Morgan Freeman, Skip Hinnant

Backing vocals:  none

Scene:  A song-and-dance routine on the vaudeville stage.

[MF]  When a lady talks to you, read between each line.

Many times, the phrase "drop dead" means "be my valentine".  So...

What did she say when you asked how she feels

If someday you should happen to drop by?

[SH]  She said, "It's better than a sharp stick in the eye."

[MF]  What did she say when you asked if she cares

To join you in a walk around the block?

[SH]  She said, "If you were drowning, I'd throw you a rock."

[MF]  What did she say when you started to plead?

[SH]  She told me my face could cause a stampede.

[MF]  What did she say when you asked her to tea?

[SH]  "Taxi!"

[MF]  I see.

What did she say when you asked if she'd like

To try a little dancing cheek-to-cheek?

[SH]  She said, "I'm free the second Tuesday of next week."

[MF]  That's it?

[SH]  That's it.

[MF, SH]  A-that's that.

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