DESCRIPTION:
Words, Music and Arrangement by Jay Rattman
Performed by Manhattan School of Music grad arranging class, Jim McNeely conducting, Nicky Schrire singing, Angelo DiLoreto with the piano solo

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Lyrics:

I suppose I should be flattered that you fancy me,
And I don't want to keep you in suspense.
My love for nearly everything is plain to see,
And you're unmatched, but only in one sense.

I love flowers in the spring,
And sweet blue birds on the wing.
I love breezy days, and cloudless skies of blue.

If you ask me what I love,
I answer, "all of the above."
Or rather, I love everything but you.

I love walks in Central Park,
And the Village after dark.
I love Chelsea, SoHo, and Tribeca too.

If you ask me what I love,
I answer, "all of the above."
Or rather, I love everything but you.

I love laughing right out loud
By myself, or in a crowd.
I love jokesters, pranksters, clowns, and jesters too.

If you ask me what I love,
I answer "all of the above."
Or rather, I love everything but you.

I love crispy pizza pie,
And pastrami piled on rye.
I love bagels, dim sum, and falafels too.

If you ask what I adore,
My answer's "everything and more!"
Or rather, I love everything but you.

I love everything but you.

Here's the thing. I don't want in.

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Identify the tune quoted in the second half of the shout chorus (around 2:50), and feel smug about your worthless knowledge of the obscure American songbook...