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Artist/Band: Peggy Lee
Lyrics for Song: I Enjoy Being A Girl
Lyrics for Album: Latin A La Lee [1995]



I Enjoy Being a Girl



I'm a girl and by me that's only great

I am proud that my silhouette is curvy

that I walk with a sweet and girlish gait

With my hips kind of swivelly and swervey



I adore being dressed in something frilly

When my date comes to get me at my place

Out I go with my Joe or John or Billy

Like a filly who is ready for the race



When I have a brand new hairdo

With my eyelashes all in curls

I float as the clouds on air do

I enjoy being a girl



When men say I'm cute and funny

And my teeth aren't teeth but pearls

I just lap it up like honey

I enjoy being a girl



I flip when a fellow sends me flowers

I drool over dresses made of lace

I talk on the telephone for hours

with a pound and a half of cream upon my face



I'm strictly a female female

And my future I hope will be

In the home of a brave and free male

who'll enjoy being a guy, having a girl like me



When men say I'm sweet as candy

As around in a dance we whirl

It goes to my head like brandy

I enjoy being a girl



With someone with eyes that smolder

Says he loves every silken curl

That falls on my ivory shoulder

I enjoy being a girl



When I hear a complementary whistle

That greets my bikini by the sea

I turn and I glower and I gristle

But I'm happy to know the whistles meant for me



I'm strictly a female female

And my future I hope will be

In the home of a brave and free male

who'll enjoy being a guy, having a girl like me


I Enjoy Being A Girl

Peggy Lee's rendition of "I Enjoy Being A Girl" stands as a definitive example of her sophisticated vocal artistry. Originally composed for the 1956 Broadway musical Flower Drum Song, the track became a signature piece for Lee, who frequently performed it throughout her career. Her interpretation on the album Latin A La Lee showcases her unique ability to infuse a theatrical standard with intimate, jazz-inflected phrasing. Known for her contralto range and masterful control of dynamics, Lee transformed the song into a playful yet sultry statement of identity. This recording highlights her enduring influence on vocal jazz and her capacity to reimagine show tunes within a broader pop and jazz context. The performance remains a cherished element of her extensive discography, reflecting her status as one of the most versatile and innovative singers of the twentieth century.


Album Lyrics: Latin A La Lee [1995]


Peggy Lee
"Latin A La Lee [1995]"


1. I Enjoy Being A Girl