It's A Man

Performed by Betty Hutton

Written by Cy Coben
© 1951 Delmore Music Co.

Lyrics:
Girls! Girls! Watch out! Watch out!
There’s a two-legged animal running about!

If it smokes a great big cigar
And it hangs around at a bar
If it tells the biggest lies
And wears the loudest ties
It’s a man!

If it acts just like a crosspatch
Has a face with whiskers that scratch
If it’s stubborn as can be
Mean and ornery
It’s a man!

If it walks, if it talks
If it’s habits are a little bit peculiar
If it brags and tries to make you think it’s wonderful
Be on the lookout, don’t let it fool you
But if it makes the moon up on high
More than just a light in the sky
If it kisses you and you find you like it too
Grab it! It’s a man!

If it whistles each time you pass
Owns a car that runs out of gas
Then it’s time that you get hep
Better watch your step
It’s a man!

If it acts just like it’s the boss
When it knows that you are of course
If it gets a little rough
Thinks it’s very tough
It’s a man!

If it walks, if it talks
If it’s habits are a little bit peculiar
If it brags and tries to make you think it’s wonderful
Be on the lookout, don’t let it fool you
But if it’s kneeling down on one knee
Saying “Darling please marry me”
Then don’t hesitate, better name the date
And then grab it, hold it, hang on to it!
For it’s a man!


Recording History:
Released on RCA Victor 20-4123
a-side: It's A Man
b-side: That's The Kind Of Guy I Dream Of (You Should See The Kind That I Got)

Recorded 1951
Orchestra conducted by Pete Rugolo
Running Time: 2 mins 25 secs

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