Nice Work If You Can Get It

music by George Gershwin

lyric by Ira Gershwin

A man who lives for only making money lives a life that isn't necessarily sunny;

Likewise the man who works for fame--

There's no guarantee that time won't erase his name.

The fact is

The only work that really brings enjoyment

Is the kind that is for girl and boy meant.

Fall in love--you won't regret it.

That's the best work of all--if you can get it...

Holding hands at midnight 'neath a starry sky...

Nice work if you can get it, and you can get it--if you try.

Strolling with the one girl, sighing sigh after sigh...

Nice work if you can get it, and you can get it if you try.

Just imagine someone waiting at the cottage door,

Where two hearts become one...

Who could ask for anything more?

Loving one who loves you, and then taking that vow...

Nice work if you can get it, and if you get it--Won't You Tell Me How?