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seilaricciola wrote:I can't find the lyrics of Tulip or Turnip (Ellington/George).
Can you help me?

JesseMiner



Jesse Miner
San Francisco, CA Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:40 pm Post subject:

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Lawrence wrote:
Carmen McRae sings a great version. I do not have the album info with me, though.

I just recently picked up a sweet version by Carmen McRae off of her album Any Old Time, and the liner notes include the lyrics:

Quote:
Tulip or Turnip

Tulip or turnip?
Rosebud or rhubarb?
Fillet or plain beef stew?
Tell me, tell me, tell me, dreamface,
What am I to do?

Diamond or doorknob?
Sapphire of sawdust?
Champagne or just home brew?
Tell me, tell me, tell me, dreamface,
What am I to you?

Do I get the booby-prize,
Or will I be the hero?
Am I headed for blue skies,
Or is my ceiling zero?

Tulip or turnip?
Moonbeam or mudpie?
Bankroll or I.O.U.?
Tell me, tell me, tell me, dreamface,
What am I to you?
Tell me, tell me, dreamface,
What am I to do?

Tell me, tell me,
Come over here and tell me,
Tell me, tell me, tell me, dreamface,
What am I to you?

I thought some of you might be interested in this.

Jesse