Puttin' On the Ritz
Pomplamoose Lyrics

Have you seen the well-to-do?
Have you witnessed the affluent members of society?

Up and down park avenue
They can be found traveling on Park Avenue, either north or south.

On that famous thoroughfare
This road and its reputation is known far and wide.

With their noses in the air
They display a condescending attitude towards others.

High hats and arrow collars
They wear expensive, fashionable hats and shirts with pointed collars.

White spats and lots of dollars
They have money to spend on white spats and other luxurious items.

Spending every dime
They have no problem spending all their money.

For a wonderful time...
It's all for the purpose of having a good time.

If you're blue and you don't know where to go to
If you're feeling sad and lost,

Why don't you go where fashion sits?
Why not go to where the trendy people are?

Puttin' on the Ritz
The place to go is The Ritz, a high-class venue.

Different types who wear a day coat,
Different people with unique fashion styles,

Pants with stripes and cutaway coat,
Wearing bold striped pants and jackets with tails,

Perfect fits.
The clothing fits perfectly.

Puttin' on the Ritz
All gathered at the high-class venue.

Dressed up like a million dollar trooper,
Looking like a rich soldier in expensive clothing,

Tryin' hard to look like Gary Cooper,
They aspire to look like the famous actor Gary Cooper.

Super duper!
They look exceedingly great and impressive.

Come let's mix where Rockefellers
Let's join the Rockefellers and socialize.

Walk with sticks or umberellas in their mits,
Carrying fancy sticks or umbrellas in their hands.

Puttin' on the Ritz
All gathered again at The Ritz.

Tips his hat just like an English chappie
A well-dressed gentleman tips his hat to others like an Englishman.

To a lady with a wealthy pappy,
He's greeting a wealthy woman's father.

Very snappy
The scene is fashionable and stylish.

You'll declare it simply topping
You will certainly declare it as being fantastic.

To be there and hear them swapping
Being there to hear them share witty or clever remarks with each other.

Smart tidbits,
Bits of clever and witty conversation.

Puttin' on the Ritz.
The evening continues at The Ritz.

(Puttin' on the Ritz.)
Repetition of the title and chorus.

(Puttin' on the Ritz.)
Repetition of the title and chorus.