Top Hat, White Tie and Tails from the 1935 Fred Astaire musical film Top Hat, composed by Irving Berlin.

Original Air Dates: An Evening With Fred Astaire 1958; Another Evening With Fred Astaire 1959; Astaire Time 1960 ; The Fred Astaire Show 1968 (NBC).

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, white tie and tails

I'm puttin' on my top hat.  Tyin' up my white tie.  Brushin' off my tails.

I'm dudein' 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

For I'll be there
Puttin' down my top hat.  Mussin' up my white tie.  Dancin' in my tails