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Public Enemy Number One

by Cole Porter

on anything goes (1935)

Tonight there's going to be some fun
Some fun, oh, some fun, oh
For public enemy number one
Public enemy number one, oh

Our gallant captain has told the staff
The staff, oh, the staff, oh

It's time for killing the fatted calf
As he's throwing a party on behalf
Of public enemy number one, oh
Public enemy number one, oh

Public enemy number on
Thank thee for everything thou hast done
Blessings on thee, thou noble chap
For putting this boat of ours on the map

Thank thee heartily, holy man
For taking this liner American
For henceforth we'll be crowded on every run
Due to thee, public enemy number one
Amen