The Lady Is A Tramp
Ella Fitzgerald/Frank Sinatra Lyrics

I've wined and dined on Mulligan Stew, and never wished for Turkey
I've had my fill of the simple pleasures in life and have never longed for more extravagant things.

As I hitched and hiked and grifted too, from Maine to Albuquerque
I've traveled around quite a bit, making my way through life in my own unique way.

Alas, I missed the Beaux Arts Ball, and what is twice as sad
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend a fancy ball, which is even more regrettable given the honor that was being bestowed there.

I was never at a party where they honored Noel Ca-ad (Coward)
I've never been to a party where they celebrated the life and work of Noel Coward, a famous playwright and composer.

But social circles spin too fast for me
I don't really fit in with high society and all the excess that comes with it.

My "hobohemia" is the place to be
Instead, I prefer to hang out with other free-spirited people and live life on my own terms, even if it means living like a hobo.

I get too hungry, for dinner at eight
I have a hearty appetite and prefer to eat dinner earlier than most people.

I like the theater, but never come late
I enjoy going to the theater, but I always make sure to be on time.

I never bother, with people I hate
I choose not to waste my time associating with people I don't like.

That's why the lady is a tramp
All of these idiosyncrasies and unconventional choices are what make me a tramp, in the traditional sense of the word.

I don't like crap games, with barons and earls
I don't enjoy the frivolous, high-stakes games that wealthy people like to play.

Won't go to Harlem, in ermine and pearls
I refuse to pretend to be something I'm not, so you won't catch me wearing fancy clothes in a place where I don't fit in.

Won't dish the dirt, with the rest of the girls
I don't engage in gossip or drama like many other women do.

I like the free, fresh wind in her hair
I enjoy feeling the wind in my hair and the freedom that comes with it.

Life without care
I'm not overly concerned with things like fame or fortune - I just want to enjoy life.

I'm broke, it's OK
I may not have a lot of money, but that doesn't bother me.

Hate California, it's cold and it's damp
I'm not a fan of California because of its chilly, damp weather.

That's why the lady is a tramp
All of these little preferences and quirks add up to make me an outsider in polite society.

I go to Coney, the beach is divine
I enjoy going to Coney Island and soaking up the sun at the beach.

I go to ballgames, the bleachers are fine
I don't need fancy box seats to enjoy a ballgame - the bleachers are just fine for me.

I follow Winchell, and read every line
I keep up with the latest news and gossip by following journalist Walter Winchell's columns.

That's why the lady is a tramp
All of these little preferences and quirks add up to make me an outsider in polite society.

I like a prizefight that isn't a fake
I enjoy watching a good, honest boxing match.

I love the rowing on Central Park lake
Rowing on the lake in Central Park is one of my favorite activities.

I go to Opera and stay wide awake
Unlike some people who might nod off during the opera, I'm captivated and alert the whole time.

That's why the lady is a tramp
All of these little preferences and quirks add up to make me an outsider in polite society.

I like the green grass under my shoes
I have a deep appreciation for simple pleasures like feeling the grass under my feet.

What can I lose, I'm flat, that's that
I don't have a lot of money, but I'm content with what I have and who I am.

I'm alone when I lower my lamp
At the end of the day, I'm at peace with spending time by myself and my own thoughts.

That's why the lady is a tramp
All of these little preferences and quirks add up to make me an outsider in polite society.