on your toes

Singer:charles, ray

see the pretty apple

top of the tree

the higher up

the sweeter it grows. picking fruit you've got to be

up on your toes!

see the pretty penthouse

top of the roof

the higher up

the higher rent goes. get that dough

don't be a goof;

up on your toes!

they climb the clouds

to come through with airmail. the dancing crowds

look up to some rare male

like that astaire male. see the pretty lady

top of the crop. you want to know the way the wind blows?

then

my boy

you'd better hop

up on your toes!

up on your toes!

remember the youth 'mid snow and ice

who bore the banner with the strange device: excelsior!"

Lyric Context: on your toes - charles, ray