Pardon Me For Loving And Running - Mae West

Yes it was swell sure it was great

But I just remembered a subsequent date

It isn't that it wasn't

Perfectly stunning

But pardon me for loving and running

Mmmm it was grand

But much is plain

But bubbles don't last in the best of champagne

I like your savoire faire your manners are cunning

But pardon me for loving and running

I really gotta fly

I got a hat to buy

I got my nails to be shined

I've got a train to catch

I've gotta an egg to hatch

Besides what's the difference can't I change my mind

Thanks for the tea crumpets and ball

And did I say thanks for the use of the hall

And as we say in french excuse le pun

Pardon me if I love and run

You men are all alike

Give your finger and you want the whole arm

A lady's got to go sometime

So why get excited

Where's the fire

Who's ignited

You better turn off that alarm

I look fun is fun but I've got work to do

And when I'm through I'm definitely through

Gotta fluctuate

I've got some books to plate

I've got my laundry to dry

I've got to pluck a duck

I've got to change my luck

Besides I'm through so why do I need an alibi

Thank you so much thanks for the waltz

Your feet was too fast but we all have our faults

So just unlock that door and lay down that gun

It's hard on you

It's hard on me

But pardon me if I love and run