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No Strings (I'm Fancy Free)

"No Strings (I'm Fancy Free)" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1935 film Top Hat, where it was introduced by Fred Astaire. In the film, the character played by Astaire is advised to get married and Astaire responds by saying he prefers to remain as a bachelor and he launches into this song and a major dance routine.(Top Hat#Musical numbers and choreography)

Lyrics

In me, you see a youth<br> Who is completely on the loose<br> No yens, no yearnings

No strings and no connections<br> No ties to my affections<br> I'm fancy free and free for anything fancy

No dates that can't be broken<br> No words that can't be spoken<br> Especially when I am feeling romancy

Like a robin upon a tree<br> Like a sailor that goes to sea<br> Like an unwritten melody<br> I'm free, that's me

So bring on the big attraction<br> My decks are cleared for action<br> I'm fancy free and free for anything fancy

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