Cocktails for Two (1934)

Johnston/Coslow



"My heart will be obedient
with intoxicating kisses for the principal ingredient"


Duke Ellington may have played it, but it's the Spike Jones version that gets the most air time. One of many songs that celebrates the end of Prohibition - so party a little more before adhering to your New Year's resolution not to drink that much!

VERSE
Oh what delight to be given the right to be carefree and gay once again.
No longer slinking, respectably drinking like civilized ladies and men.
No longer need we miss a charming scene like this:

CHORUS

In some secluded rendezvous
That overlooks the avenue
With someone sharing a delightful chat
Of this and that
And cocktails for two

As we enjoy a cigarette
To some exquisite chansonnette
Two hands are sure to slyly meet beneath a serviette
With cocktails for two

My head may go reeling
But my heart will be obedient
With intoxicating kisses
For the principal ingredient

Most any afternoon at five
We'll be so glad we're both alive
Then maybe Fortune will complete her plan
That all began
With cocktails for two