Muchacha

Written for: In Caliente (1935)
Performer: Phil Regan, Dolores Del Rio & Studio Chorus
Lyric: Al Dubin
Additional British lyric: Charles Dunn
Music: Harry Warren
Year: 1935
Original publisher: Remick Music Corp.

Verse 1:

If I were chief of a bandit brigade,
I'd be the bandit who isn't afraid
Of anything but a Mexican maid
In Caliente.
Ev'ry night, I'd kidnap all the moonlight,
And I'd steal the starlight from the sky;
I'd look this brave little maid in the eye,
I'd hold her up and I'd tenderly sigh;

Chorus:

Muchacha, tonight I've gotcha where I wantcha, my Muchacha.
I'll watchcha just like a cat would watch a little cucaracha.
So, stand up and hand me your lovely charms,
Give me two red lips and a pair of arms.
I've gotcha and in the lingo of the "Gringo," I'm so hotcha, 
Muchacha, for you.

Verse 2 (from British sheet music):

If I were chief of a swell cabaret,
I'd star this maid who could name her own pay;
And her slightest wish I'd always obey
In Caliente.
Ev'ry day, I'd ring up all the movies
And find out what blondes they had to spare;
As good background for this chica so rare,
And if I had half a chance, I'd declare:

[Chorus]