Ain't That a Kick in the Head

Album: Ocean's 11 (1960)
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  • How lucky can one guy be?
    I kissed her and she kissed me
    Like the fella once said
    "Ain't that a kick in the head?"

    The room was completely black
    I hugged her and she hugged back
    Like the sailor said, quote
    "Ain't that a hole in a boat?"

    My head keeps spinnin'
    I go to sleep and keep grinnin'
    If this is just the beginnin'
    My life is gonna be beautiful

    I've sunshine enough to spread
    It's just like the fella said
    Tell me quick, ain't love a kick in the head?

    Like the fella once said
    "Ain't that a kick in the head?"

    Like the sailor said, quote
    "Ain't that a hole in a boat?"

    My head keeps spinnin'
    I go to sleep and keep grinnin'
    If this is just the beginnin'
    My life is gonna be beautiful

    She's tellin' me we'll be wed
    She's picked out a king-size bed
    I couldn't feel any better or I'd be sick
    Tell me quick, oh, ain't love a kick?
    Tell me quick, ain't love a kick in the head? Writer/s: J. Van Heusen, S. Cahn
    Publisher: Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., THE MUSIC GOES ROUND
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 4

  • Tom Hunt from New JerseyThe song Dean Martin sings kick in the head, How many different movies was that song in?
  • Andymo0 from IthacaCobra Kai used it ironically showing Danny La Russo's swell life after he kicked Johnny Lawrence in the head and won the karate tournament
  • Dw from Las VegasHere's the clip - around :26

    http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/385942/Some-Came-Running-Movie-Clip-Make-Your-Own-Limit.html
  • Dw from Las VegasSome Came Running is a 1958 film. Frank Sinatra is dealing, and deals Dean Martin a deuce, who's already holding 2:

    Three deuces. (Frank Sinatra)

    How about that. (Dean Martin)

    Ain't that a kick in the head. (Frank Sinatra)
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