The greatest romance in the life of a lyricist is when the right word meets the right note; often, however, a Park Avenue phrase elopes with a Bleecker Street chord, resulting in a shotgun wedding and a quickie divorce.

For what we are about to receive, Oh Lord 'tis Thee we thank,' said the cannibal as he cut a slice off the missionary's shank.

The Lord made Adam, the Lord made Eve, he made 'em both a little bit naive.

No matter how much I prove and prod, I cannot quite believe in God; But oh, I hope to God that He, Unswervingly believes in me.

They who meet on an April night are forever lost in love, if there's moonlight all about and there's no moon above.

My whole family has been having trouble with immigrants ever since we came to this country.

Someday I'll wish upon a star.