Deed I Do
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Do I want you?
Oh my! Do I
Honey, deed I do

Do I need you?
Oh my! Do I
Honey, deed I do
I'm glad that I'm the one who found you
That's why I'm always hangin' around you

Do I love you?
Oh my! Do I
Honey, deed I do

Honey, deed I do

Hmm! Honey, deed I do
I'm glad that I'm the one who found you
That's why I'm always hangin' around you

Oh! Do I love you?
Oh my! Do I
Honey, deed I do






Ah Deed I Do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peggy Lee's song 'Deed I Do' express one's desire and love for another. The first two lines of each verse repeat the question of "Do I want you?" and "Do I need you?" with a response of "Oh my! Do I, Honey, deed I do." The singer is thankful for finding the person they love and enjoys being around them. The repetition of "Honey, deed I do" at the end of each verse and the chorus cements the feeling of love and devotion.


The lyrics in the song express the common theme of love and affection, but the jazzy, upbeat melody and instrumentation are what make this song timeless. The song embodies the traditional big band jazz sound, with brass and saxophones, along with the smooth, sultry vocals of Peggy Lee. The song perfectly blends a classic sound with modern musical sensibilities.


'Deed I Do' was released in 1953 and was written by Walter Hirsch and Fred Rose. The song was initially made famous by jazz trumpeter Bunny Berigan's version in the 1930s and has been covered by many artists over the years. Peggy Lee's version has become the most well-known interpretation of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Do I want you?
Do I crave for having you by my side? Oh my goodness! Yes, I do.


Honey, deed I do
My dear, I absolutely do want you.


Do I need you?
Do I rely on you for my happiness and well-being? Oh my goodness! Yes, I do.


I'm glad that I'm the one who found you
I am happy that I was fortunate enough to come across you and become part of your life.


That's why I'm always hangin' around you
This is why I like to spend a lot of my time with you – because I appreciate you greatly.


Do I love you?
Do I have intense affection and deep feelings of devotion for you? Oh my goodness! Yes, I do.


Hmm! Honey, deed I do
Absolutely! I wholeheartedly want you, my sweetheart.


Oh! Do I love you?
Oh my goodness! Yes, I do love you deeply.


Ah Deed I Do
Yes, indeed I do!




Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred Rose, Walter Hirsch

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on Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)

Why Don't You Do Right - Casey Abrams - Lyrics
You had 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 there wondering what it's all about
You ain't got no money, they will throw you out
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Musical Interlude

You had 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?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

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