Off The Record

It’s really a wonderful job
For fellows like George, Abe, and me, too
It’s great to shake hands with the mob
And to hold every kid on your knee, too
Ev’ry word that I speak goes in the headlines;
When I speak, all the papers hold their deadlines
But I’ve found a way of dropping a hint
Or a glint
Of the truth that the boys cannot print
For instance
For instance
When I was courting Eleanor, I told her uncle Teddy
I wouldn’t run for president unless the job was steady
Don’t print it — It’s strictly off the record
We entertained the royalty, but we were never flustered
We gave them Yankee hot dogs with Colman’s English mustard
Don’t print it — It’s strictly off the record
It’s pleasant at the White House, but I’ll tell you how I feel:
The food is something terrible — just sauerkraut and veal
If Mrs. R would stay at home, I’d get a decent meal
But that’s off the record
(dance break)