Why Can't You Behave
Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby
Why can't you behave?
Oh, why can't you behave?
After all the things you told me,
And the promises that you gave,
Oh, why can't you behave?
Why, why, why can't you be good?
I was faithful and true but what good will it do
And do, do just as you should?
Yes you had the right touch but I was askin' too much
Won't you turn that new leaf over,
So your baby can be your slave?
Oh, why can't you behave?
There's a farm I know near my old home town,
Where we two can go and try settling down.
There I'll care for you forever,
'Cause you're all in this world I crave.
Oh, why can't you behave?
Why can't you behave?
Oh, why can't you behave?
After all the things you told me,
And the promises that you gave,
Oh, why can't you behave?
Why, why, why can't you be good?
I was faithful and true but what good will it do
And do, do just as you should?
Yes you had the right touch but I was askin' too much
Won't you turn that new leaf over,
So your baby can be your slave?
Oh, why can't you behave?
There's a farm I know near my old home town,
Where we two can go and try settling down.
There I'll care for you forever,
'Cause you're all in this world I crave.
Oh, why can't you behave?
Why can't you behave?
Why Can't You Behave
Bing Crosby's 1941 recording of "Why Can't You Behave" exemplifies the smooth, romantic pop style that defined his career during the early years of television. As one of the era's most beloved vocalists, Crosby delivered this standard with characteristic warmth and charm, blending it seamlessly into his extensive discography of love songs and light entertainment tracks. The song reflects the musical preferences of the mid-1940s, where crooners often paired gentle instrumentation with heartfelt delivery to appeal to a broad audience. Its enduring popularity highlights Crosby's ability to craft memorable melodies that resonated across generations, cementing his status as a cultural icon of the era.