Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen
With Paula Kelly
Arranged by: Axel Stordahl
From the Album: Columbia Years, 1943-1952
Label: Columbia Records
Recorded: November 8, 1949
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(Paula Kelly) [both Frank and Paula])
We ought to bake a sunshine
cake,
It does more good than a big
thick steak,
(Start with a tablespoon of
trouble,)
(Then add a smile and let it
bubble off.)
[We ought to bake a sunshine
cake]
(It isn't really so hard to
make)
Fresh tears upon the tomb of
pleasure,
(Kind words you needn't use a
major cut)
It's not from a recipe book,
You don't have to be a good
cook.
(Or run to the oven and look)
[With such a simple dish, all
you do is wish.]
[So why not bake a sunshine
cake,]
Of course it may keep your
dreams awake.
Friends say there's nothing like
the flavor,
Don't wait to do your friends a
favor,
[And for goodness sake, let's
bake a sunshine cake.]
It's got vitamins A, vitamins B
(Vitamins L-O-V-E)
If you're fat, it's for that,
(If you're thin, stuff it in)
[What's wrong if you get a lot
of grin,]
[We ought to bake a sunshine
cake.]
<musical interlude>
It's not from a recipe book
(You don't have to be a good
cook.)
[Or run to the oven and look]
[With such a simple dish, all
you do is wish.]
[So why not bake a sunshine
cake,]
[Of course it may be your dreams
awake,]
Friends say there ain't nothing
like the flavor,
(Don't wait to do your friends a
favor.)
[And for goodness sake, let's
bake a sunshine cake.]