Let's Put Out The Lights (And Go To Sleep)

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Didn't we have a lovely evening?
Our party was a great success
Oh, didn't Mrs. Smith look stunning?
Did you notice Miss Jones' new dress?
Now what did Mr. Brown say to Benny?
Well, I guess it was just one of those things.
Brownie had a few too many
Sure was a hungry crowd
They didn't leave a scrap for Rover
We ought to feel real proud
And mighty glad the darn things over

No more company to feed
No more papers left to read
What's to do about it?
Let's put out the light and go to sleep
No more anything to drink
Leave those dishes in the sink
What's to do about it?
Simply nighty night and go to sleep

You're waiting now for me to say
"I love you more and more,and more,dear'
You're looking younger every day.
You never were so sweet before, dear"

No more money in the bank
No cute baby we can spank
What's to do about it?
Let's put out the lights and go to sleep

You're waiting now for me to say
"I love you more and more,and more,dear'
You're looking younger every day.
You never were so sweet before, dear"

No more money in the bank
No cute baby we can spank
What's to do about it?
Let's put out the lights and go to sleep

Let's Put Out The Lights (And Go To Sleep) (unreleased cover)
Written byHerman Hupfeld
Performed byElvis Costello

First known performance:
September 2, 2006, Lenox, MA
Last known performance:
November 25, 2013, Wilkes-Barre, PA
     (3 known performances)


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Recordings by other artists

 Artist  Year  Release  Links
 Rudy Vallee  1932
 Paul Whiteman  1932
 Ben Bernie  1932
Bing Crosby  1932
 Sarah Vaughan  1954 The Divine Sarah Sings
 Lena Horne  1958 Give The Lady What She Wants
Dean Martin  1959 Sleep Warm

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