It Had Better Be Tonight

Meglio stasera, baby, go, go, go

Or as we natives say, "Fa subito!"

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If you're ever gonna kiss me

It had better be tonight

While the mandolins are playing

And stars are bright

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If you've anything to tell me

It had better be tonight

Or somebody else may tell me

And whisper the words just right

.

Meglio stasera, baby, go, go, go

Or as we natives say, "Fa subito!"

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If you're ever gonna hold me

It had better be tonight

Or somebody else may hold me

And they might make me feel just right

.

Meglio stasera, baby, go, go, go

Or as we natives say, "Fa subito!"

.

For this poor Americano

Who knows little of your speech

Be a nice Italiano

And start to teach

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Show me how in old Milano

Lovers hold each other, oh so tight

But I warn you, sweet paesano

But it had better be tonight

.

Meglio stasera, baby, go, go, go

Or as we natives say, "Fa subito!"