The way you wear your hat, The way you sip your tea, The mem'ry of all that -- No, no! They can't take that away from me! Ira Gershwin More Quotes by Ira Gershwin More Quotes From Ira Gershwin If I'm a guy who doesn't seem so merry, It's just because I'm so misunderstood. When I was young I ate a dictionary, And that did not do me a bit of good. For I've absorbed so many words and phrases— They drive me dizzy when I want to speak. I start explaining but each person gazes As if I spoke in Latin or in Greek. Ira Gershwin guy greek latin If you'll promise not to cry, Baby, I will kiss you by-and-by—Maybe! Though you're six feet three, You will always be Nothing but a Baby, dear, to me. Ira Gershwin kissing feet baby Oh, lady be good To me. Ira Gershwin be-good Summertime Ira Gershwin summertime cotton song Old age adds to the respect due to virtue, but it takes nothing from the contempt inspired by vice; it whitens only the hair. Ira Gershwin old-age respect age hair
