Funny Face
Stéphane Grappelli/Yehudi Menuhin/Nelson Riddle/Instrumental Ensemble Lyrics

Frankie, dear, your birthday gift reveals to me
I have learned something new about you, dear Frankie, through your birthday gift to me.

That at heart you're really not so bad.
Despite any flaws or shortcomings, I have a newfound appreciation for your character.

If I add, why our funny face appeals to me.
While it may be unusual, something about your unique facial features is endearing to me.

Please don't think I've suddenly gone mad.
I hope you do not believe that my affection for you is irrational or unwarranted.

You have all the qualities of Peter Pan,
Your carefree and youthful spirit reminds me of the beloved and adventurous literary character.

I'd go far before I'd find a sweeter pan
There is no one I can imagine who embodies the spirit of Peter Pan more charmingly than you do.

And yet
Despite any hesitations or reservations, I still feel strongly about you.

I love your funny face,
I am deeply enamored with the unique features of your face.

Your sunny, funny face,
I adore the cheer and vitality that your facial expressions communicate.

For you're a cutie
You are very attractive and charming.

With more than beauty
Your qualities are not limited to your physical appearance alone.

You've got a lot
You possess many admirable traits.

Of personality N.T.
Your unique and engaging personality makes you a delight to be around.

A thousand laughs I've found
You never fail to make me smile or laugh.

In having you around.
Simply being in your company is enough to brighten my day.

Through you're not Gloria Swanson,
While you may not possess the glamour or beauty of a legendary Hollywood actress like Gloria Swanson,

For worlds I'd not replace
I would never want to trade or replace you for anyone else.

Your sunny, funny face.
Your unique and cheerful demeanor is one of the things that makes you so special.

Needn't tell me that I'm not so pretty, dear,
You do not need to inform me that I am not a conventionally attractive person, my dear.

When my looking glass and I agree,
I am fully aware of my own physical appearance and have accepted it.

In the contest at Atlantic City, dear,
Even if I were to compete in a beauty pageant such as the one held in Atlantic City,

Miss America I'd never be,
I would not have the physical attributes deemed necessary to win such a competition.

Truth to tell, though, you're not such a bad lot yourself,
To be honest, however, you are not without your own physical imperfections,

As a Paul Swan, you are not so hot yourself.
Paul Swan was a ballet dancer known for his delicate features, and you do not possess such features yourself.

And yet.
Nevertheless, my feelings for you remain and are not dependent on physical attractiveness alone.

You can't repair it,
Your unique facial features cannot be altered or changed.

So I declare it
Therefore, I announce that I love your face just the way it is.

Is quite all right
It is perfectly acceptable to me and does not detract from your overall charm and attractiveness.

Like Ronald Colman?
Is likening you to Ronald Colman, a suave and sophisticated actor known for his good looks,

So's your ol' man!
and pointing out that your father is similarly handsome.

Yet it's very clear,
Despite this, it is still evident that physical appearance is not everything.

I'm glad when you are near.
Being in your presence is a source of happiness and delight for me.

Though you're no Handsome Harry
While you may not be conventionally handsome,

For worlds I'd not replace
I would never want to trade or replace you for anyone else.

Your sunny, funny face.
Your unique and engaging personality, along with your distinctive facial features, make you truly special.

Thought it upsets one,
Even if your appearance might be considered unconventional or upsetting to some,

In time, it gets one,
over time, people come to appreciate and love the unique features that make you who you are.

That's true, for you
This is particularly true for you,

Have personality for two.
as your engaging personality more than makes up for any physical shortcomings.

Those eyes! Those nose! Those cheek!
I am particularly fond of your distinctive eyes, nose, and cheeks, which set you apart from others.

Won't make a movie sheik,
While these features might not be the typical traits of a movie star,

But though you're not patootie,
and while you may not be handsome in the traditional sense,

For worlds I'd not replace
I would never want to trade or replace you for anyone else.

Your sunny, funny face.
Because your unique features and engaging personality make you who you are.

You never bother
You never worry or get self-conscious

About your father.
about your father's own physical appearance or how it reflects on you.

Have you no shame?
Do you not feel any embarrassment or insecurity about your appearance?

You're just a mutt and nothing but!
You are not conventionally attractive and have no reason to feel pride in your appearance.

Yet when you wag your tail,
Yet your sunny and friendly demeanor always makes others feel welcome and appreciated.

You'll never be for sale.
Your endearing and unique personality could never be bought or sold.

Though you're no Rin Tin Tin, dear,
While you may not be as conventionally handsome or charismatic as the famous movie dog Rin Tin Tin,

For worlds I'd not replace
I would never want to trade or replace you for anyone else.

Your sunny funny face.
Because your unique features and engaging personality make you who you are.