I'm Gonna Get Him
Perry Como · Other Songs - Perry Como
and you wanted a "doll"
you got it!
Don't ask how you did,
but when you were a kid
and you wanted a "doll"
you got it!
You carefully laid out a plan,
when you were a kid
'twas a doll . . .
And now it's a man!
I'm gonna get em!
I'm gonna get em!
Instead of givin' up
an' throwin' in the towel
I'm gonna keep on fightin'
fair or fowl
until I get em!
I'm gonna em!
I'm gonna wear my jewels
an' my ermine wrap
an' if I have to drop my shoulder strap
I'm gonna get em!
I'm gonna em!
An' when I've got him
where I think he otta be . . .
I'm gonna love em, love em
My mission in life will be to "love em"
until he loves me!
I'm gonna get em!
Hmm, I'm gonna get em!
I'll back him in a corner
'till he squirms an' twists
an' if I must put handcuffs
on his wrists
I'm gonna get em!
I'm gonna get em!
He'll know the facts of life
an' when he understands
I'll put a "shotgun" in my father's hands
an' that'll get em!
I'm gonna em!
An' when I've got him
where I think he otta be . . .
I'm gonna hug em, hug em
I'll hug em and if I have to slug em
he's gonna love, he's gonna love
he's gonna love me!
Words and Music by Irving Berlin
I'm Gonna Get Him - Perry Como
Perry Como's rendition of 'I'm Gonna Get Him' exemplifies his mastery of the romantic ballad, blending smooth vocal delivery with a sophisticated arrangement that defined the mid-20th century pop standard. As one of the era's most celebrated crooners, Como brought an effortless elegance to the track, transforming a narrative of romantic pursuit into a timeless expression of affection. The song reflects the polished production style characteristic of his recordings, where emotional depth was conveyed through subtle phrasing and rich instrumentation rather than dramatic flair. This piece remains a testament to his ability to interpret classic material with grace, securing its place within his extensive discography of beloved love songs.