That's The Least You Can Do For The Lady

Written for: Sing Me A Love Song (1937)
Performer: James Melton
Lyric: Al Dubin
Music: Harry Warren
Year: 1936
Original publisher: Remick Music Corp.

Verse 1:

If you should meet a lady in distress,
If in her eyes you see an S. O. S.;
And if her glance,
Tells you she wants romance,
Just bring a little joy into her life;
If necessary, even make her your wife;

Chorus 1:

That's the least you can do for the lady,
A lady who's in distress;
The least you can do for the lady
Is give her a kiss,
A little caress,
And show that you are,
Let her know that you are
A gentleman, more or less.
That's the least you can do for the lady,
When her eyes appeal to you,
Grant any request
And give her your best,
For that's the least you can do.

Verse 2:

Though she may be domestic'lly inclined,
A home and husband may be hard to find;
Make her your mate,
Don't make the lady wait;
If she is fond of children on her knee,
Just show her how gallant a fellow can be;

Chorus 2:

That's the least you can do for the lady,
Allow her to baby you;
The least you can do for the lady
Is gurgle and, "Goo,"
As babies will do,
Get close to her charms,
Be a babe in her arms,
To give her a thrill or two;
Oh, there's nothing too good for the lady,
When her eyes appeal to you,
If she's indiscreet,
Be tender and sweet,
And that's the least you can do.