I'LL DO ANYTHING BUT WORK
[Some sources say this was written by Ray Charles; others say Dorinda Morgan]
As recorded by Ray Charles on "Rockin' with Ray" (1980)

I'll take you strollin' down Lovers' Lane.
I'll come to see you even in the rain.
I'll do anything for you—but work.

Sing your praises, hold your hand,
Tell the world that I think you're grand.
I'll do anything for you—but slave.*

I'll take you out to dine and dance,
Fill your ears with sweet romance.
See, baby, I know I'm handsome, but what the heck.**
I'm all yours if you pay the check.

I'm yours to have, yours to hold,
But that word "work" just leaves me cold.
I'll do anything for you but work.

I'll take you out to dine and dance,
Fill your ears with sweet romance.
Baby, I'm so good-lookin' it's a shame!**
I'm all yours if you pay the check.

I'm yours to have, yours to hold,
But that word "work" just leaves me cold.
I'll do anything for you but work.


* Other artists sing "work."

** Other artists sing "I know I'm not good lookin', but what the heck."

Spotify has recordings by Lowell Levinger, Grandpa Banana, and Duke Robillard, in addition to Ray Charles.