PICK-UP
(Ray Rasch / Dotty Wayne)

as recorded by Nat "King" Cole
with Nelson Riddle & his orchestra
1960


Yes, love will find you someday,
But why sit around and wait?
Who knows, this could be the night!
So make the scene,
Lay down that top, brother,
Get out on the boulevard and cruise!

Hey baby, can I give you a ride?
Hey baby, come and sit by my side!
Got a tankful o' gas,
I got nothin' to do,
For a block an' a half
I've been following you!
Hey baby, can I give you a ride?

I've got the wheels,
Rest up your heels!
You name the place,
You make the deals!

Hey baby, won't you tell me your name?
Hey baby, look, it's startin' to rain!
Won't you swallow your pride
And get out o' that storm?
Come and sit by my side
Where it's cozy and warm!
Hey baby, can I give you a ride?

Gee, when you're mad
You're such a doll!
What do you say,
Let's have a ball!

What do you mean, I'm not your type?
I guess this ain't my lucky night!
Hey baby, can I give you a ride?

Hey baby, can I give you a ride?
Hey baby, come on baby!
Hey baby, can I give you a ride?
Come on baby!
Hey baby!
Come on baby!
Hey baby!
Well I tried, c'est la vie!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - January 2020)