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| "Why Can't You Behave?" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1948 byT.B. Harms Co. |
| Songwriter | Cole Porter |
"Why Can't You Behave?" is a 1948popularsong written byCole Porter, for his musicalKiss Me, Kate, where it was introduced byLisa Kirk. The character Lois Lane sings it to her boyfriend Bill, who had just missed rehearsal because he was gambling and told her he signed a $10,000 IOU in the name of the director of the show. In the1953 film version, the song is performed byAnn Miller.