WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY?
(Richard Adler / Philip Springer)

as recorded by
Bob Crosby & his Bobcats
(vocal - Connie Haines 7 Bob Crosby)
December 18th 1950


(ch)
You used to rustle up some rubies for my evenin' gown,
And then you'd hustle to parties all around the town,
But tell me, baby, baby, what have you done for me lately

You burned your money to a frazzle, didn't treat me mean,
You bought me diamonds that would dazzle any king or queen,
But tell me, baby, baby, what have you done for me lately?

He's a bad boy; before my temper really mounts,
Wise up, wise guy, what you today that counts!

You used to kiss me like you meant it and you'd hug me tight,
You used to whisper that you loved me at least twice a night,
But tell me, baby, baby, what have you done for me lately?

(bc)
I rolled the dice that won the ice that cooled your loving neck,
I rifled banks but got no thanks, became a nervous wreck,
But tell me, baby, baby, what have you done for me lately? 

I lose my bug because some thug said your heart was cold,
I killed an earl to steal a pearl 'cause you were sick of gold,
But tell me, baby, baby, what have you done for me lately? 

Wicked woman, you wore my furs when they were new,
(ch)
Cry cry, tough guy, but don't get more, we're through!

(bc)
You used to buy me lots o' presents and you hugged me tight,
(ch)
I used to love the way you loved me when you treat me right,
(bc)
But tell me baby,
(ch)
Baby,
(both)
What have you done for me lately?
(ch)
What have you
(bc)
I've tried to be true!
(ch)
Done for me
(bc)
What more could I do?
(both)
Lately!




(Contributed by Peter Akers - April 2020)