Nice Work If You Can Get It [11-01-1937]

Song Meaning

The song expresses a yearning for simple, romantic happiness. The verses depict idyllic scenes of love and companionship: holding hands under the stars, strolling contentedly, and envisioning a loving home. The recurring line "Nice work if you can get it, and you can get it if you try" suggests that achieving this kind of happiness is desirable but also requires effort and perhaps a bit of luck. The final verse reveals a longing for reciprocated love and marriage, ending with a plea for guidance on how to attain such a fulfilling relationship, implying that it isn't as easy as it seems.