The Lady Is A Tramp
R. Rodgers Lyrics

I've wined and dined on Mulligan Stew, and never wished for Turkey
I've experienced a humble way of living, and never wished for anything more luxurious

As I hitched and hiked and grifted too, from Maine to Albuquerque
I've traveled the country by any means necessary, from hitchhiking to grifting, and have seen it all

Alas, I missed the Beaux Arts Ball, and what is twice as sad
Unfortunately, I didn't attend the Beaux Arts Ball, which is doubly disappointing

I was never at a party where they honored Noel Ca-ad (Coward)
I never had the chance to attend a party that celebrated Noel Coward

But social circles spin too fast for me
I find that the fast-paced nature of social circles is not for me

My "hobohemia" is the place to be
I prefer my own culture and lifestyle rather than conforming to social expectations

I get too hungry, for dinner at eight
I don't like to wait too long for dinner and prefer to eat earlier

I like the theater, but never come late
I appreciate the art of theater, but I'm always punctual and never arrive after the show begins

I never bother, with people I hate
I don't waste time on people I dislike or don't get along with

That's why the lady is a tramp
That's why I prefer to live life on my own terms, even if it goes against social norms

I don't like crap games, with barons and earls
I don't enjoy playing low-stakes games with wealthy people

Won't go to Harlem, in ermine and pearls
I won't dress up and pretend to be someone I'm not just to fit in with a particular group of people

Won't dish the dirt, with the rest of the girls
I don't gossip or engage in petty conversation with other women

I like the free, fresh wind in her hair
I enjoy feeling the wind in my hair and the freedom it represents

Life without care
I don't let small things stress me out and try to live a carefree life

I'm broke, it's OK
I may not have a lot of money, but I'm content with what I have and it's not a big deal

Hate California, it's cold and it's damp
I have a strong dislike for California because the weather is not to my liking

I go to Coney, the beach is divine
I enjoy going to Coney Island and the beach there is heavenly

I go to ballgames, the bleachers are fine
I like attending sports games and don't mind sitting in the cheaper seats

I follow Winchell, and read every line
I enjoy keeping up with celebrity gossip and reading Walter Winchell's columns

I like a prizefight, that isn't a fake
I appreciate a good, genuine boxing match

I love the rowing, on Central Park lake
I find rowing in Central Park lake to be an enjoyable activity

I go to Opera and stay wide awake
I am able to stay awake and appreciate opera performances

I like the green grass under my shoes
I like to feel the grass under my feet when I'm outside

What can I lose, I'm flat, that's that
I have nothing to lose and no reason to pretend to be someone I'm not

I'm alone when I lower my lamp
I am content with being alone and enjoying my own company