Gettin’ a Man

Lyrics

[KAKOU] Gettin' a man and gettin' a husband Is two diff'rent things Except for the lace on your corset They don't wanna have any strings [BELLE] Getting a man and getting a husband Is hard, goodness no They listen to any proposal As long as they needn't propose [KAKOU] With eager stares they buy your wares As samples you unpack [BELLE] They'll even pay provided they Can then send the merchandise back [KAKOU] So keep him in doubt until he's committed [BELLE] To all marriage brings [KAKOU] 'Cos gettin' a man to kiss you with feelin' [BELLE] And getting a man who's actually kneeling [KAKOU & BELLE] I tell you are two quite a bit opposite things [BELLE] Getting a man and getting a husband Demands some… er, finesse [KAKOU] It's somethin' like catchin' a crim'nal And making that crim'nal confess Gettin' a mate and gettin' a helpmaid Is just like I said [BELLE] They don't like to rush into marriage The way that they rush into bed [KAKOU] Their attitude while often rude Is best described as slow [BELLE] They understand the promised land But buying the property — no! [KAKOU] The minute you point [KAKOU & BELLE] A man at the alter Is when love takes wings [KAKOU] 'Cos gettin' a man who wants to be lovey [BELLE] And getting a man who'll answer to "Hubby," [KAKOU & BELLE] I tell you are two totally different things