i just got an invitation through the mails your presence requested this evening it s formal a top hat a white tie and tails nothing now could take the wind out of my sails because i m invited to step out this evening with top hat and white tie and tails for i ll be there puttin down my top hat mussin up my white tie dancin in my tails i m puttin on my top hat tyin up my white tie brushin off my tails i m dudin up my shirt front puttin in the shirt studs polishin my nails i m steppin out my dear to breathe an atmosphere that simply reeks with class and i trust that you ll excuse my dust when i step on the gas 