Berlin's great secret is that he says exactly what he means; sometimes he hits a gigantic line both musically and lyrically -- almost Wagnerian in its strength.

Ev'rythin's up to date in Kansas City.

I'm as corny as Kansas in August.

Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone, you'll never walk alone.

You've got to be taught to be afraid Of people whose eyes are oddly made, Of people whose skin is a different shade. You've got to be carefully taught.

I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy

The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café.