Off the Records (Extrait de la comédie musicale « La glorieuse parade ») - James Cagney

It’s really a wonderful job

For fellows like George, Abe, and me, too

It’s great to shake hands with the mob

And to hold every kid on your knee, too

Ev’ry word that I speak goes in the headlines;

When I speak, all the papers hold their deadlines

But I’ve found a way of dropping a hint

Or a glint

Of the truth that the boys cannot print

For instance

For instance

When I was courting Eleanor, I told her uncle Teddy

I wouldn’t run for president unless the job was steady

Don’t print it — It’s strictly off the record

We entertained the royalty, but we were never flustered

We gave them Yankee hot dogs with Colman’s English mustard

Don’t print it — It’s strictly off the record

It’s pleasant at the White House, but I’ll tell you how I feel:

The food is something terrible — just sauerkraut and veal

If Mrs. R would stay at home, I’d get a decent meal

But that’s off the record

(dance break)