When In Rome (I Do As The Romans Do)
Composer(s): Carolyn Leigh; Cy Coleman
Performer(s): Tony Bennett;
and various other artists



When in Spain, for reasons I don't explain
I remain enjoying a brew
Don't deplore my fondness for fundador
You know how a fundador can lead to a few
And baby when in Rome, I do as the Romans do

If per chance I'm saying farewell to France
And romance drops in from the blue
Cher amour, I beg of you, please endure
My taking a brief detour with somebody new
It's just that when in Rome, I do as the Romans do

And though from Italy I lie to you prettily
Why think of me bitterly?  
You know that I'm true
'Cept now and then in Rome, I get that old yen in Rome
And nat'rally when in Rome, I do as the Romans do

If I write happily, "Best wishes from Napoli"
Don't cable me snappily to tell me we're through
'Cause once again in Rome, in somebody's den in Rome
Well honey, when in Rome, I do as the Romans

So just disregard the signs and the omens
When in Rome I do as the Romans do