Luck Be A Lady
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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Luck be a lady tonight
Luck be a lady tonight
Luck if you've been a lady to begin with
Luck be a lady tonight

Luck let a gentleman see
Just how nice a dame you can be
I know the way you've treated other guys you've been with
Luck be a lady with me

A lady never leaves her escort
It isn't fair, it isn't nice
A lady doesn't wander all over the room
And blow on some other guys dice

Lets keep this party polite
Never get out of my sight




Stick with me baby, I'm the guy that you came in with
Luck be a lady tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Luck Be A Lady" by The Rat Pack is a classic song that tells a story about a gentleman who has a crush on a woman who he wishes to have good luck with. The lyrics begin with repeating the phrase "Luck be a lady tonight", emphasizing the importance of wishing for good fortune. The song also mentions that the woman in question must have been a "lady" to begin with, further emphasizing the need for integrity.


The following verses of the song offer advice to the woman on how to behave like a lady. The gentleman wishes for the woman to show him how nice she can be, and also points out that he knows how she has treated other men in the past. The idea being conveyed is that the woman should treat him with respect, and not exhibit any behavior that would suggest she is not ladylike, such as wandering around the room.


The refrain of the song emphasizes the need for the woman to stick with the gentleman, who is the person she arrived with. The song suggests that it is important to be polite and stay together, rather than engaging in any inappropriate behavior. Overall, "Luck Be A Lady" is a fun and flirtatious song that showcases the style and class of The Rat Pack.


Line by Line Meaning

Luck be a lady tonight
May fortune smile upon us this evening


Luck be a lady tonight
May we be blessed with good luck tonight


Luck if you've been a lady to begin with
If luck has been on our side from the start


Luck be a lady tonight
May luck continue to be in our favor tonight


Luck let a gentleman see
May fortune allow a man to see


Just how nice a dame you can be
How kind and gracious you can be, my dear


I know the way you've treated other guys you've been with
I am aware of how you have treated past partners


Luck be a lady with me
May luck be with me, especially when I am with you


A lady never leaves her escort
It is not proper for a woman to abandon her escort


It isn't fair, it isn't nice
It is unjust and unkind


A lady doesn't wander all over the room
A proper woman should not roam the room aimlessly


And blow on some other guys dice
Or blow on another man's dice in a game of chance


Lets keep this party polite
Let us be courteous and polite at this gathering


Never get out of my sight
Stay close to me and do not wander off


Stick with me baby, I'm the guy that you came in with
Remain by my side, my dear, as you arrived with me


Luck be a lady tonight
May luck continue to be in our favor tonight




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser

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