WHAT A SURPRISE
(D. Pasternack / S. Lewis / P. Scerro)


Johnny Maestro & The Crests - 1960





(Oooh-oooh-oooh-oooh)

I was waiting at the corner, had an eight o'clock date
I got there kind of early, hoped you wouldn't be late
But suddenly I saw you and my world came to an end
For you were walking down the street with my best friend
What a surprise (What a surprise) What a surprise
I couldn't believe my eyes

So I followed you to your home and watched you both go inside
And as I hid in the hallway, I just broke right down and cried
And when our friends began arriving, it was plain to see
That you invited everyone, everyone but me
What a surprise (What a surprise) What a surprise
I couldnt believe my eyes

Oh, I stood outside of your door and took it long as I could
And then I had to go inside to see just how things stood
But when I walked into the room, our friends began to cheer
And you rushed up and kissed me, shouting "Happy Birthday, Dear"
What a surprise (What a surprise) What a surprise
I couldn't believe my eyes

And if I live forever, I wont forget, no never
That surprise party you threw for me
(Happy Birthday)
(Happy Birthday)
(Aaah-aaah-aaah-aaah)






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - May 2014)