You'd Be Surprised
You'd Be Surprised is a song written by Irving Berlin in 1919.
The first verse introduces the shy Johnny and the woman Mary who finds him to be an exceptional lover, although apparently no one else ever has. She explains his appeal in the first chorus. By the second verse, Mary's talking-up of Johnny has resulted in him now being very popular with the ladies. The song leaves any questions about Mary's status unanswered.
The song was recorded by a number of artists, including Billy Murray. Five years later, Murray would record a similar-themed tune called "Charley, My Boy", which included an instrumental referback to this one. The song was revived by Olga San Juan in the 1946 Bing Crosby/Fred Astaire film, Blue Skies.
The song was also memorably recorded by Marilyn Monroe - with alternate lyrics. It is available on the Marilyn Monroe compilation album titled "Anthology."
Part of first verse:
- Johnny was bashful and shy;
- Nobody understood why
- Mary loved him.
- Everyone wanted to know
- How she could pick such a beau
- With a twinkle in her eye
- She made this reply
Parts of various choruses:
- He's not so good in a crowd
- But when you get him alone
- You'd be surprised;
- He's kind of scared in a mob
- But when he takes you home
- You'd be surprised.
- He won't impress you
- Right from the start
- But in a week or two
- You'd be surprised.
Part of second verse:
- Mary continued to praise
- Johnny's remarkable ways
- To the ladies
- And you know advertising pays
- Now Johnny's ne'er alone
- He has the busiest phone
- Almost every other day
- A new girl will say
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