The Life of the Party

Of course it's fun to wear a red paper hat
Of course it's good to know the wine isn't flat
But though you take a certain comfort from that
You better have me there
The life of the party

Of course it's nice to see the streamers are flung
To know the guest list is appealingly young
But if you want to the bell to really be rung
You better have me there
The life of the party

Oh no, you wouldn't want the night to be a bore
To have them gazing fondly at the door
So why not have the guarantee
The fun's about to begin
When I come sauntering in?

Of course it's nice when candles gleam everywhere
When there are lanterns swinging high in the air
But if you really want a snappy affair
You better have me there
The life of the party!
To bring the party to life

If your festivities include a soirée
You ought to give it ease the easiest way
Beside the caviar and choc'late soufflé
You better have me there
The life of the party

Of course it's nice to have a yellow balloon
To know the orchestra is playing in tune
But if you really want it high as the moon
You better have me there
The life of the party

Oh no, you wouldn't want it getting very dull
Becoming one uninterrupted lull
So why not have the guarantee
The fun's about to begin
When I come swaggering in?

Of course it's nice to give them colorful lights
Or lovely ladies dressed in lavender tights
But if you really want the night of all nights
You better have me there
The life of the party!

You better have me there
The life of the party
The life of the party
To bring the party to life