But Not for Me

They're writing songs of love, but not for me

A lucky star's above, but not for me

Shall we dance to romance?

With love to lead the way, I've found more skies of grey

You'd better dance with the lady, dance, little man

Than any Russian play could guarantee

Dance whenever you can

I was a fool to fall and get that way

Who cares?

Heigh-ho, alas

And also lack-a-day

The lonely nights, although I can't dismiss

If you want this world on a string

The memory of her kiss

You'd better dance with the lady, dance whenever you can

I guess she's not for me

It all began so well, but what an end

This is the time a fella needs a friend

When every happy plot ends in a marriage knot

But there's no knot for me