Grab Them While I Can / Love Is Not Enough

Let's get one thing very, very clear

Wedding vows from him, I'll never hear

So why should I keep wishing for a fish I'll never land?

Whatever he may pant and ask for

It won't be my hand

He won't be marching slowly down the aisle for me

Or wear that shy expectant bridegroom smile for me

And when love calls, Niagara Falls won't see us there

I'll never wear that diamond solitaire

So since I'll never own the goose, the only useful plan

Is keep him laying golden eggs and grab them while I can

Memo

To Harry Bogen, esquire

President Apex Modes Inc

April 16th, 1938

Dear sir

(sung)

We've been dealing with your firm for quite a while

We've come to like your line and product and your style

It's quite extra special, much to be admired

But dear sir, the service leaves a lot to be desired

Lacks that certain personal attention

Lacks that certain touch of warmth and care

So for reason too obvious to mention

Please accept our deep regrets

We are clearing up our debts

And taking our business elsewhere[MARTHA MILLS]

He'll never introduce his kin or folks to me

Or casually tell married peoples' jokes to me

I'll never hear him whisper, "Dear, please negligee"

Or toss away that goddamn bride's bouquet

Goodbye, Harry Bogen, my one time heart's desire

Goodbye, dreams I knew that set the universe on fire

Don't cry to see me go, for though it hurts your ego

You'll carry on, Harry, never worry, boy you're tough

So long, got to go now, I've grown up and I know now

Love is not enough

Just to love is never enough

Though fireworks start and then his heart he sings for me

He'll ever slip and clip those apron strings for me (

Harry Bogen, goodbye

)

And someday soon he'll honeymoon where ocean winds are balmy (

Goodbye, goodbye

)

With Nina, Sue, or Sally, who reminds him of his mommy (

Goodbye

)

So since I'll never own the stock, the only useful plan

Is keep him paying dividends (

Love is not enough

)

Keep him digging nuggets up (

Love is not enough

)

Keep him laying golden eggs and grab them while I can (

Got to go now, I've grown up and I know now

)

(

Just to love is never enough

) Grab them while I can