I'll Be Hard to Handle
Ginger Rogers
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Now we'll say till something do us part That old dad of mine ain't got a heart Any girl who's out for pleasure Thinks of marriage only at her leisure As it is, they've got the horse behind the cart When my pop said we must wed, He kind of wowed me, still I'm ready But one thing must be clear At this time I'll be hard to handle I promise you that And if you complain Here's one little Jane Who'll leave you flat I'll be hard to handle What else can I be I say with a shrug I think you're a mug To marry me When you first threw me a gander I was willing to philander But I never thought I'd have to be a bride Now you're gonna find tough sledding I don't want no shotgun wedding I was only along for the ride I'll be hard to handle I'm telling you plain Just be a dear and scram out of here I'm gonna raise Cain I'll be hard to handle My bridges are burned This wedding's a gag And you're in the bag Where I'm concerned I'll be hard to handle When we've said, "I do" See there's no hope I just got a dope When I took you I'll be living my life in bed But they always will be twin beds And I warn you, you'll be living like a monk Our affair is now a past one So don't think you've pulled a fast one Just remember, I think you're a punk! I'll be hard to handle I'm no ball and chain I'll find some means To call the Marines I'm gonna raise Cain Gonna raise Cain I'm telling you plain I'm gonna raise Cain
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Written by: BERNARD DOUGALL, JEROME KERN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"I'll Be Hard To Handle" was recorded by Ginger Rogers and released in 1935.
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Movie AppearanceThe song was initially performed by Ginger Rogers in the movie "Roberta," a musical film made by RKO.
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Original CompositionComposed by the well-known duo, Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields, the song was part of the score for the Broadway musical "Roberta".
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Not the Original PerformerDespite its association with Ginger Rogers, the song was originally performed on Broadway by Lyda Roberti in 1933, two years before Rogers recorded it.
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Re-recordingsNumerous artists have covered the song since Rogers' version, including Ella Fitzgerald and Barbara Cook.
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Rogers' Singing TalentAlthough Ginger Rogers is best known for her dancing with Fred Astaire, "I'll Be Hard to Handle" showcased her singing abilities.
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StyleThe lyrics of "I'll Be Hard To Handle" relate a playful refusal of romance, reflecting the fun, and the flippant tone common in many popular songs from the 1930s.
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ImpactThe song further helped solidify Rogers' reputation as a leading actress during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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Screen Partners"I'll Be Hard to Handle" is one of many songs that Ginger Rogers performed in musicals alongside her regular screen partner, Fred Astaire.
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Mixture of GenresLike many of her movies, "Roberta" and its music, including "I'll Be Hard To Handle," combined romance, comedy, and the emerging genre of the musical.
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DurationThe song "I'll Be Hard To Handle" runs for approximately 3 minutes, which was the standard duration for popular music of the era.
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RecognitionDespite being less recognized than some of her other musical numbers like "The Continental" and "Cheek to Cheek", "I'll Be Hard To Handle" remains a classic example of Ginger Rogers' talent.
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