A Fine Romance Songtext
von Count Basie and Joe Williams

A fine romance with no kisses
A fine romance, my friend, this is
We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes
But you′re as cold as yesterday's mashed potatoes


A fine romance--you won′t nestle
A fine romance--you won't wrestle
I might as well play bridge with my old maid aunt
I haven't got a chance; this is a fine romance

A fine romance, my good fellow
You take romance, I′ll take jello
You′re calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean
At least they flap their fins to express emotion

A fine romance with no quarrels
With no insults and all morals
I've never mussed the crease in your blue serge pants
I never get the chance this is a fine romance