Grab Them While I Can / Love Is Not Enough lyrics

[MARTHA MILLS]
Let's get one thing very, very clear
Wedding vows from him, I'll never hear
So why should I keep wishing for a fish I'll never land?
Whatever he may pant and ask for
It won't be my hand

He won't be marching slowly down the aisle for me
Or wear that shy expectant bridegroom smile for me
And when love calls, Niagara Falls won't see us there
I'll never wear that diamond solitaire
So since I'll never own the goose, the only useful plan
Is keep him laying golden eggs and grab them while I can

[RUTHIE RIVKIN, spoken]
Memo
To Harry Bogen, esquire
President Apex Modes Inc
April 16th, 1938
Dear sir
(sung)
We've been dealing with your firm for quite a while
We've come to like your line and product and your style
It's quite extra special, much to be admired
But dear sir, the service leaves a lot to be desired
Lacks that certain personal attention
Lacks that certain touch of warmth and care
So for reason too obvious to mention
Please accept our deep regrets
We are clearing up our debts
And taking our business elsewhere
[MARTHA MILLS]
He'll never introduce his kin or folks to me
Or casually tell married peoples' jokes to me
I'll never hear him whisper, "Dear, please negligee"
Or toss away that goddamn bride's bouquet

[RUTHIE RIVKIN]
Goodbye, Harry Bogen, my one time heart's desire
Goodbye, dreams I knew that set the universe on fire
Don't cry to see me go, for though it hurts your ego
You'll carry on, Harry, never worry, boy you're tough
So long, got to go now, I've grown up and I know now
Love is not enough
Just to love is never enough

[MARTHA MILLS, RUTHIE RIVKIN]
Though fireworks start and then his heart he sings for me
He'll ever slip and clip those apron strings for me (Harry Bogen, goodbye)
And someday soon he'll honeymoon where ocean winds are balmy (Goodbye, goodbye)
With Nina, Sue, or Sally, who reminds him of his mommy (Goodbye)

So since I'll never own the stock, the only useful plan
Is keep him paying dividends (Love is not enough)
Keep him digging nuggets up (Love is not enough)
Keep him laying golden eggs and grab them while I can (Got to go now, I've grown up and I know now)
(Just to love is never enough) Grab them while I can