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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald
Vocals
Buddy Bregman
Buddy Bregman
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Cole Porter
Cole Porter
Songwriter
Buddy Bregman
Buddy Bregman
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Norman Granz
Norman Granz
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When the only sound in the empty street
Is the heavy tread of the heavy feet
That belongs to a lonesome cop
[Verse 2]
I open shop
When the moon so long has been gazing down
On the wayward ways of the wayward town
That her smile becomes a smirk
I go to work
[Verse 3]
Love for sale
Appetizing young love for sale
Love that's fresh and still unspoiled
Love that's only slightly soiled
[Verse 4]
Love for sale
Who will buy?
Who would like to sample my supply?
Who's prepared to pay the price?
For a trip to paradise
Love for sale
[Verse 5]
Let the poets pipe of love
In their childish way
I know every type of love
Better far than they
If you want the thrill of love
I've been through the mill of love
Old love, new love
Every love but true love, love for sale
[Verse 6]
Appetizing young love for sale
If you want to buy my wares
Follow me and climb the stairs
Love for sale
[Verse 7]
Let the poets pipe of love
In their childish way
I know every type of love
Better far than they
If you want the thrill of love
I've been through the mill of love
Old love, new love
Every love but true love, love for sale
[Verse 8]
Appetizing young love for sale
If you want to buy my wares
Follow me and climb the stairs
Love for sale
Oh, love for sale
Love for sale
Written by: Cole Porter

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