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[MARTHA MILLS] Let's get one thing very, very clear Wedding vows from him, I'll never hear So why should I keep wishing for a fish I'll never land? Whatever he may pant and ask for It won't be my hand He won't be marching slowly down the aisle for me Or wear that shy expectant bridegroom smile for me And when love calls, Niagara Falls won't see us there I'll never wear that diamond solitaire So since I'll never own the goose, the only useful plan Is keep him laying golden eggs and grab them while I can [RUTHIE RIVKIN, spoken] Memo To Harry Bogen, esquire President Apex Modes Inc April 16th, 1938 Dear sir (sung) We've been dealing with your firm for quite a while We've come to like your line and product and your style It's quite extra special, much to be admired But dear sir, the service leaves a lot to be desired Lacks that certain personal attention Lacks that certain touch of warmth and care So for reason too obvious to mention Please accept our deep regrets We are clearing up our debts And taking our business elsewhere [MARTHA MILLS] He'll never introduce his kin or folks to me Or casually tell married peoples' jokes to me I'll never hear him whisper, "Dear, please negligee" Or toss away that goddamn bride's bouquet [RUTHIE RIVKIN] Goodbye, Harry Bogen, my one time heart's desire Goodbye, dreams I knew that set the universe on fire Don't cry to see me go, for though it hurts your ego You'll carry on, Harry, never worry, boy you're tough So long, got to go now, I've grown up and I know now Love is not enough Just to love is never enough [MARTHA MILLS, RUTHIE RIVKIN] Though fireworks start and then his heart he sings for me He'll ever slip and clip those apron strings for me (Harry Bogen, goodbye) And someday soon he'll honeymoon where ocean winds are balmy (Goodbye, goodbye) With Nina, Sue, or Sally, who reminds him of his mommy (Goodbye) So since I'll never own the stock, the only useful plan Is keep him paying dividends (Love is not enough) Keep him digging nuggets up (Love is not enough) Keep him laying golden eggs and grab them while I can (Got to go now, I've grown up and I know now) (Just to love is never enough) Grab them while I can