Hoagy Carmichael
Bessie Couldn’t Help It
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Bessie couldn't help it
Bessie couldn't help it
Bessie couldn't help it any more than you could, or I could
Bessie couldn't help it though she tried to be good, Oh! So good
She was pretty as the heavens above
Oh! Boy but how that girl could love
Bessie had affection that was simply wonderful, terrible
But Bessie couldn't help it any more than you could or I could
But when she smiled you were bound to fall, that's all
A boy kissed Bessie in a taxi one night
Why, oh! Why did shе yell with delight
'Cause Bеssie couldn't help it any more than you could, or I could
-(Instrumental Break to end )-
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