I Can't Get Started

I've flown around the world in a plane

Settled revolutions in Spain

The North Pole I have charted

But I can't get started with you

I've run a hundred yards in ten flat

The Prince of Wales has copied my hat

With queens I've a-la-cartered

But I can't get started with you

You're so supreme

Lyrics I write of you

Scheme just for a sight of you

Dream both day and night of you

But what good does it do?

I've sold some kisses at a bazaar

And after me, they've named a cigar

And lately how I've smarted

I can't get started with you

When first we met

How you elated me, pet

You devastated me, yet

Now you've deflated me

Till you're my Waterloo

In 1929 I sold short

In England I'm presented at court

But you got me downhearted

'Cause I can't get started with you