I may seem proud; I may act gay

Quote byGus Arnheim · 1887–1955

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Song I Surrender, Dear.

English (original)

I may seem proud; I may act gay, It's just a pose; I'm not that way, .'Cause deep down in my heart I say, I surrender, dear.

— Gus Arnheim

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