Friday, June 08, 2007

Cocktails for Two

I'm quite taken by this incredibly cute ad on the telly these days from Schweppes. And thanks to subtitles being on, lyrics can now be found - (in bold are the bits used by the ad)

Cocktails For Two
Music by Arthur Johnston, lyrics by Sam Coslow, 1934

Oh what delight to be given the right
To be carefree and gay once again
No longer slinking, respectfully drinking
Like civilized ladies and men

No longer need we miss
A charming scene like this:

In some secluded rendezvous
That overlooks the avenue
With someone sharing a delightful chat
Of this and that
And cocktails for two

As we enjoy a cigarette
To some exquisite chansonnette
Two hands are sure to slyly meet beneath
A serviette
With cocktails for two

My head may go reeling
But my heart will be obedient
With intoxicating kisses
For the principal ingredient

Most any afternoon at five
We'll be so glad we're both alive
Then maybe fortune will complete her plan
That all began
With cocktails for two

And of course, you can find the ad on YouTube. :-)

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