Makin' Whoopee
Makin' Whoopee

Louis Armstrong ft. Oscar Peterson - Makin' Whoopee Lyrics

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Makin' Whoopee Lyrics

Another bride, another June
Another sunny honeymoon
Another season, another reason
For makin' whoopee

A lot of shoes, a lot of rice
The groom is nervous; he answers twice
It's really killin'
That he's so willin' to make whoopee

Picture a little love nest
Down where the roses cling
Picture the same sweet love nest
Think what a year can bring

He's washin' dishes and baby clothes
He's so ambitious he even sews
But don't forget, folks
That's what you get, folks, for makin' whoopee

Another year or maybe less
What's this I hear? Well, you can't confess
She feels neglected, and he's suspected
Of makin' whoopee

She sits alone 'most every night
He doesn't phone her; he doesn't write
He says he's busy, but she says, "Is he?"
He's makin' whoopee

He doesn't make much money
Only five thousand per
Some judge who thinks he's funny
Says, "You'll pay six to her"

He says, "Now, Judge, suppose I fail?"
The judge says, "Budge right into jail"
You'd better keep her; I think it's cheaper
Than makin' whoopee

You'd better keep her
I know it's cheaper
Than makin' whoopee

Writer(s): Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn
Copyright(s): Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, TOBAGO MUSIC COMPANY, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally popularized the song 'Makin' Whoopee'?

    'Makin' Whoopee' was first popularized by Eddie Cantor in the 1928 musical 'Whoopee!'.

  2. Who wrote the lyrics and composed the music for 'Makin' Whoopee'?

    The lyrics were written by Gus Kahn and the music was composed by Walter Donaldson.

  3. What is the main theme of 'Makin' Whoopee'?

    'Makin' Whoopee' humorously explores the stages of marriage, from wedding bliss to potential marital issues like affairs and divorce.

  4. When did the original lyrics and music of 'Makin’ Whoopee’ enter the public domain in the United States?

    The original lyrics and music of 'Makin’ Whoopee’ entered the public domain in the United States in 2024.

  5. What advice does a judge give at the end of 'Makin' Whoopee'?

    At the end of 'Makin’ Whoopee’, a judge humorously advises that it’s cheaper to keep your spouse than to face legal consequences like paying alimony or going to jail.

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