Daddy-Artists: Sammy Kaye and the Kaye Choir as sung on "Mairzy Doats 44 Wacky -Hits" :-MCA Records-MSD2-35180/GMD80041-peak Billboard position # 1 for 8 weeks in 1941-competing versions charted by Joan Merrill (#13) and Frankie Masters (#21)-introduced in the film "Two Latins From Manhattan"-Words and Music by Bob Troup: la-dah-dah, la-dah-dah, dah-dah-dah etc.Hey, listen to my story 'bout a gal named Daisy MaeLazy Daisy MaeHer disposition is rather sweet and charmingAt times alarming, so they say She has a man who's *talldarkhandsome*, large and strongTo whom she used to sing this songHey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everythingDaddy, you oughta get the best for me Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables?Clothes with Paris labels?Daddy, you oughta get the best for me Here's *'n'amazing* revelationWith a bit of stimulationI'd be a great sensationI'd be your inspirationDaddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviarDaddy, you oughta get the best for me Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everythingDaddy, you oughta get the best for me Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables?Clothes with Paris labels?Daddy, you oughta get the best for me Here's *'n'amazing* revelationWith a bit of stimulationI'd be a great sensationI'd be your inspirationDaddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviarDaddy,, Daddy, You oughta get the best for me , la-dah!!TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: *The words "tall, dark, handsome" are sung so quickly as to sound as one long word." Likewise, "an amazing" are jammed together.*Transcribed by Robin HoodThese lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording mentioned aboveand do not necessarily correspond with lyrics from other recordings, sheetmusic, songbooks or lyrics printed on album jackets.
