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Artist/Band:
Perry Como
Lyrics for Song: The Last Straw
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Perry Como
Perry . . .
Yes?
What's the matter?
Ah! With all the girls in the world
I gotta get tangled up with an acrobat!
What kinda crack is that?
Well, listen . . .
I gulped a little goldfish
from a goldfish bowl
Well, that proves your age!
Once I spent a weekend
on a cold flagpole!
Look Ma, no hands!
Went over old Niagara
in a leaky canoe
You betcha!
I even charmed a cobra
with a blue kazoo
I tied my little cousin
to a railroad track
Ouch!
I put the next to last straw
on the camel's back
But the LAST STRAW!
I mean the very LAST STRAW!
was to fall in love with you . . .
Mr. Como!
Are you quite through?
Well!
Well, listen to this . . .
I went and dug for oysters,
in the Klondike Rush,
I lost a whole safari
in an underbrush
That isn't easy!
Went over the Sahara
on an old pair of skies
I did some acrobatics
on the high trapeze
Look Man no hands!
I found a green banana
in some cracker jack
I placed the next to last straw
on the camel's back
But the LAST STRAW!
I mean the very LAST STRAW!
was to fall in love with you . . .
All right MAN, top that!
I made an ocean voyage
on a floatin' log
That's nothin'
I've held a conversation
with a talking dog . . .
Victor of course!
I saved up nearly twenty-thousand
pop bottle tops
Well, listen to this . . .
I designed the paper pants
for loin lamb chops
I tried to find a barber
who would cut my hair
But Baby Doll,
whatever maka you picka my chair?
Well, that's the LAST STRAW!
I mean the very LAST STRAW!
'cause I fell in love with you . . .
But Perry . . .
You winked at me in Woolworth's
on the second floor!
But I thought you were the Hutton girl
that owned that BIG store!
Well, that's the LAST STRAW!
I mean the very LAST STRAW!
'cause I fell in love with you . . .
Words and Music by
Lenny Stack
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The Last Straw
Perry Como's 'The Last Straw' stands as a testament to his enduring legacy within the English-language pop and traditional pop genres. Known for his smooth, baritone delivery and relaxed stage presence, Como crafted a vast discography that defined mid-20th-century American music. This recording captures his signature ability to convey emotional depth through understated phrasing, a hallmark of his extensive body of work. While specific album placements for this track may vary across different compilations, the song remains a cherished example of his consistent vocal style. Como's influence on the industry is profound, shaping the sound of easy listening for generations. His catalog continues to resonate with audiences who appreciate the timeless quality of his performances and the polished production values that characterized his career. |
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| Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Perry Como |
 Perry Como
"Other Songs - Perry Como"
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| | 1. | ( There's No Place Like ) Home For The Holidays (1959 Version) | | 2. | A Dream Is A Wish | | 3. | A Hatchet, A Hammer, A Bucket Of Nails | | 4. | A Hubba - Hubba - Hubba | | 5. | A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square | | 6. | Accentuate The Positive | | 7. | Ain't Misbehavin' | | 8. | All By Myself | | 9. | And Roses And Roses | | 10. | Another Go Around | | 11. | Arrivederci Roma | | 12. | Back In Your Own Backyard | | 13. | Beady Eyed Buzzard | | 14. | Beats There A Heart So True | | 15. | Bella, Bella Sue | | 16. | Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song) | | 17. | Bless The Beasts And The Children | | 18. | Buongiorno Teresa | | 19. | Butterfly | | 20. | Bye Bye Little Girl | | 21. | Childhood Is A Meadow | | 22. | Cold, Cold Heart | | 23. | Coo Coo Roo Coo Coo Paloma | | 24. | Deep In Your Heart | | 25. | Didn't We? | | 26. | Dindi | | 27. | Do You Hear What I Hear ? | | 28. | Don't You Forget It | | 29. | Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) | | 30. | Eacute;lei | | 31. | Eli, Eli | | 32. | Empty Pockets Filled With Love | | 33. | Everybody Is Lookin' For An Answer | | 34. | Everybody's Talking | | 35. | Fancy Dancer | | 36. | First Class Private Mary Brown | | 37. | First Lady | | 38. | Forever | | 39. | Funny How Time Slips Away | | 40. | Gigi | | 41. | Give Myself A Party | | 42. | Glad To Be Home | | 43. | Gone Is My Love | | 44. | Goodbye For Now ( Love Theme From 'reds' ) | | 45. | Goodnight, Sweet Jesus | | 46. | Greensleeves | | 47. | Gringo's Guitar | | 48. | Happiness Comes, Happiness Goes | | 49. | Happy Man | | 50. | Have I Stayed Away Too Long ? | | 51. | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | | 52. | Hearts Will Be Hearts | | 53. | Here Comes That Song Again | | 54. | Here We Come A-Caroling/we Wish You A Merry Christmas (1959 Version) | | 55. | Here's That Rainy Day | | 56. | Herere & Everywhere | | 57. | Hes Got The Whole World In His Hands | | 58. | Holy God, We Praise Thy Name | | 59. | How Deep Is The Ocean ? | | 60. | How Insensitive | | 61. | How To Handle A Woman | | 62. | I May Be Wrong (But I Think You're Wonderful) | | 63. | I Really Don't Want To Know | | 64. | I Saw Mommy Kissin' Santa Claus (1953 Version) | | 65. | I Wanna Be Around | | 66. | I Was Young & Foolish | | 67. | I Wish I Had A Record ( Of The Promises You Made ) | | 68. | I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now ? | | 69. | I'll Be Home For Christmas (1946 Version) | | 70. | I'm Dreaming Of Hawaii | | 71. | I'm Gonna Get Him | | 72. | I'm Gonna Love That Gal ( Like She's Never Been Loved Before ) | | 73. | I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter | | 74. | I've Got A Feelin' I'm Fallin' | | 75. | I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face | | 76. | If (David Gates) | | 77. | If I Could Almost Read Your Mind | | 78. | If I Love You | | 79. | If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You | | 80. | If We Can't Be The Same Old Sweethearts | | 81. | In Our Hide - Away | | 82. | In San Francisco | | 83. | Is He The Only Man In The World | | 84. | Island Of Forgotten Lovers | | 85. | It All Depends On You | | 86. | It Gets Lonely In The White House (Intro) | | 87. | It's Only A Paper Moon | | 88. | Jason | | 89. | Just Out Of Reach | | 90. | Keep It Gay | | 91. | Ko - Ko - Mo | | 92. | Le Ciel, Le Soleil Et La Mer (A World Of Love) | | 93. | Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella ( On A Rainy Day ) | | 94. | Let It Be Love | | 95. | Let Me Call You Baby Tonight | | 96. | Let's Go To Church ( Next Sunday Morning ) | | 97. | Long Ago | | 98. | Long Life, Lot's Of Happiness | | 99. | Love Don't Care (Where It Grows) | | 100. | Love Is Spreading All Over The World | | 101. | Love Put A Song In My Heart | | 102. | Lovers, Kids And Fools | | 103. | Loving Her Was Easier ( Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again ) | | 104. | Make Love To Life | | 105. | Marcheta | | 106. | Me And You And A Dog Named Boo | | 107. | Meditation | | 108. | Meet Me At The Altar | | 109. | Mi Casa, Su Casa (My House, Is Your House) | | 110. | Michelle | | 111. | Moonglow & Theme From & Quot;picnic & Quot ; | | 112. | Mother Dear, O Pray For Me | | 113. | My Coloring Book | | 114. | My Own Peculiar Way | | 115. | Nearer, My God To Thee | | 116. | Nobody But You | | 117. | O Holy Night | | 118. | O Marenariello | | 119. | O, Come All Ye Faithful ( Adeste Fidelis ) (1946 Version) | | 120. | O, Little Town Of Bethlehem | | 121. | Oh! How I Miss You Tonight | | 122. | On The Street Where You Live | | 123. | Once I Loved (Amor E Paz) | | 124. | Onward, Christian Soldiers | | 125. | Opening ( Mr. President ) | | 126. | Over The Rainbow | | 127. | Pigtails & Freckles | | 127. | Play Me A Hurtin' Tune | | 127. | Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) | | 127. | Regrets | | 127. | Round & Round | | 127. | Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1953 Version) | | 127. | Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town | | 127. | Santa Lucia | | 127. | Say It Isn't So | | 127. | Second Time | | 127. | Secret Service | | 127. | Send In The Clowns | | 127. | Silent Night (1946 Version) | | 127. | Sing (Sing A Song) | | 127. | Sing To Me Mr. C. | | 127. | Sleepy Time Galsleepy Time Gal, | | 127. | Somebody Somewhere | | 127. | Someday I'll Find You | | 127. | Song For Belly Dancer | | 127. | Song On The Sand (La Da Da Da) | | 127. | South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way) | | 127. | Souvenir D'italie | | 127. | Stand Beside Me | | 127. | Stop! And Think It Over | | 127. | Summertime | | 127. | Sunshine Wine | | 127. | Surprisin' | | 127. | Sweet Leilani | | 127. | Take Me Home | | 127. | Talk Of The Town | | 127. | Thank Heaven For Little Girls | | 127. | That Ain't All | | 127. | That Feeling In The Moonlight (Did You Ever Get) | | 127. | That Old Gang Of Mine | | 127. | That's All This Old World Needs | | 127. | That's What Friends Are For | | 127. | That's You ( Eres Tu ) | | 127. | The Bells Of St. Mary's | | 127. | The Best Thing For You ( Would Be Me ) | | 127. | The Grass Keeps Right On Growin' | | 127. | The Hawaiian Wedding Song ( Ke Kali Nei Au ) | | 127. | The Last Straw | | 127. | The Little Drummer Boy | | 127. | The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener | | 127. | The Shadow Of Your Smile (Love Theme From 'the Sandpiper') | | 127. | The Twelfth Of Never (Sung By Johnny Mathis) | | 127. | The Way We Were | | 127. | The Way You Look Tonight | | 127. | Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye | | 127. | There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas | | 127. | There'll Never Be Another Night Like This | | 127. | There's Always Room At Our House | | 127. | They Long To Be, Close To You | | 127. | They Love Me | | 127. | This Is A Great Country | | 127. | This Nearly Was Mine | | 127. | Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree | | 127. | Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's An Irish Lullaby ) | | 127. | Trees | | 127. | Try A Little Tenderness | | 127. | Turnaround | | 127. | Two Lost Souls | | 127. | Un Giorno Dopo L'altro | | 127. | Vaya Con Dios ( May God Be With You ) | | 127. | We Get Letters & Dear Perry | | 127. | What Love Is Made Of | | 127. | What More Is There To Say ? | | 127. | What's One More Time? | | 127. | When She Smiles | | 127. | When The Choir Sings | | 127. | When Tonight Is Just A Memory | | 127. | When You're In Love | | 127. | Where Does A Little Tear Come From? | | 127. | While We're Young ('60 Version ) | | 127. | Why Did You Leave Me? | | 127. | You Alone ( Solo Tu ) (1953 Version) | | 127. | You Are My World | | 127. | You Don't Kno' What Lonesome Is ( 'till You Get To Herdin' Cows ) | | 127. | You Made It That Way | | 127. | You Were Meant For Me | | 127. | You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) | | 127. | Zing Zing - Zoom Zoom |
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