You Took Advantage Of Me

Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby

In the spring when the feeling was chronic

And my caution was leaving you flat,

I should have made use of the tonic

Before you gave me that!

A mental deficient you'll grade me.

I've given you plenty of data.

You came, you saw and you slayed me,

And that-a is that-a!



I'm a sentimental sap, that's all.

What's the use of trying not to fall?

I have no will,

You've made your kill

'Cause you took advantage of me!

I'm just like an apple on a bough

And you're gonna shake me down somehow.

So what's the use,

You've cooked my goose

'Cause you took advantage of me!



I'm so hot and bothered that I don't know

My elbow from my ear.

I suffer something awful each time you go

And much worse when you're near.



Here am I with all my bridges burned,

Just a babe in arms where you're concerned,

So lock the doors

And call me yours

'Cause you took advantage of me.



When a girl has the heart of a mother

It must go to someone, of course;

It can't be a sister or brother

And so I loved my horse.

But horses are frequently silly-

Mine ran from the beach of Kailua

And left me alone for a filly,

So I-a picked you-a.



I'm a sentimental sap, that's all.

What's the use of trying not to fall?

I have no will,

You've made your kill

'Cause you took advantage of me!

I'm just like an apple on a bough

And you're gonna shake me down somehow.

So what's the use,

You've cooked my goose

'Cause you took advantage of me!



I'm so hot and bothered that I don't know

My elbow from my ear.

I suffer something awful each time you go

And much worse when you're near.



Here am I with all my bridges burned,

Just a babe in arms where you're concerned,

So lock the doors

And call me yours

'Cause you took advantage of me.

You Took Advantage Of Me

Recorded by Bing Crosby, this classic vocal performance exemplifies the smooth, crooning style that defined his career in the mid-20th century. The song reflects the era's popular ballad tradition, focusing on themes of romantic disappointment and personal vulnerability. Crosby's delivery is characterized by its gentle intimacy and melodic clarity, hallmarks of his signature sound that bridged the gap between radio broadcasts and home recordings. As a staple of his discography, the track remains a testament to his ability to convey deep emotion through subtle vocal inflection and understated phrasing, cementing his status as a beloved figure in American musical history.