Why Don't You Do Right?
Ennio Morricone Lyrics


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You had a plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you

Why don't you do right
Like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?

You're sitting down wondering what it's all about
You ain't got no money they will put you out

Why don't you do right
Like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?

If you had prepared twenty years ago
You wouldn't be a-wanderin' now from door to door

Why don't you do right
Like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?

I fell for you jiving and I took you in
Now all you've got to offer me is a drink of gin

Why don't you do right
Like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?

Why don't you do right




Like some other men do?
Like some other men do?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ennio Morricone's song "Why Don't You Do Right?" present a woman speaking to her lover in a confrontational manner. She begins by reminding him of his past successes; he had plenty of money in 1922, but he allowed other women to make a fool of him. She then demands that he start acting like other men and provide her with money. She criticizes him for being idle and reminds him that he will be thrown out if he has no money. The woman suggests that if he had prepared for his future twenty years ago, he would not be in his current situation. She expresses her disappointment in him and his lack of contribution to their relationship. She fell for his charm and took him in, but all he has to offer her now is a drink of gin. She concludes by repeating her demand that he start providing her with money.


These lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is tired of her partner's apathy and lack of financial contribution to their relationship. She values financial stability and sees her partner's lack of effort as a sign of selfishness and irresponsibility. The lyrics are a reminder that relationships require effort and contribution from both partners.


Line by Line Meaning

You had a plenty money 1922
You were filthy rich in 1922


You let other women make a fool of you
You allowed yourself to be played by other women


Why don't you do right Like some other men do? Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why not straighten up and earn some money like other men? And while you're at it, get me some too.


You're sitting down wondering what it's all about You ain't got no money they will put you out
You're cluelessly contemplating your financial situation while facing the threat of eviction due to lack of funds


If you had prepared twenty years ago You wouldn't be a-wanderin' now from door to door
Had you planned ahead twenty years ago, you wouldn't be aimlessly knocking on doors searching for a means to an end


I fell for you jiving and I took you in Now all you've got to offer me is a drink of gin
I was charmed by your seductive charm and took you under my wings, and now all you can manage to give me is a glass of gin


Why don't you do right Like some other men do? Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why not straighten up and earn some money like other men? And while you're at it, get me some too.


Why don't you do right Like some other men do? Like some other men do?
Why can't you have some standards and act like a respectable man? Like how decent men do?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LILLIAN GREEN

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Bravo! I hope this helps me with my audition, I have the Jerry Norwak arrangement sheet music. Great job Elisa Cipriani!

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Absolutely great performance.
And the band! <3

Also I really like her dress and hair. :3

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