Baby! What?

'''"Baby! What?" 'is a 1927 song from Good News!'' This song, along with "In the Meantime," disappeared after the Broadway production as Babe and Bobby's relationship was evolved for modern audiences. In the 1930 film, it was replaced with "(Gee, But) I'd Like to Make You Happy." In the 1947 film and the 1948 radio broadcast, the moment was omitted. In the 1974 and 1993 revivals, it was replaced by "Button Up Your Overcoat" from sister musical Follow Thru.

BOBBY
Things I meant to say so far I haven't dared...

And although I've had my little speech prepared,

Every time I start to talk I get so scared-

Tonight I'm a different guy!

BABE
Well, perhaps at last you'll get it off your chest!

Either do it now, young man, or else go West!

Speak your little piece and I will do the rest.

BOBBY
Here's where I do or die!

Baby!

BABE
What?

BOBBY
I can't say a word when I look into your eyes.

Baby!

BABE
What?

BOBBY
How can I talk when you make me sigh these sighs?

Your eyes are- Gee!

Your lips are- Gosh!

I like your... so-and-so!

I want to say-

I'll also add-

Oh, hell! Let it go!

Baby!

BABE
What?

BOBBY
I can't say a word when I look into your eyes!