"Truly Scrumptious" is a song featured in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang sung by Sally Ann Howes (Truly Scrumptious), Heather Ripley (Jemimah Potts), and Adrian Hall (Jeremy Potts). This song is reprised later in the story as a counterpoint to another song entitled: "Doll on a Music Box". When the song is sung a second time, in counterpoint, it is then sung by Caractacus Potts (Dick Van Dyke). Truly sings the counterpoint as an expression of her own, "real life" emotional detachment. The counterpoint is staccato whereas "Truly Scrumptious" has a legato melody.
Lyrics[]
Jemima Potts:
Toot Sweets sound like what they are
Jeremy Potts:
So do lollies in a lollipop jar
Jemima & Jeremy:
Gingerbread men have a gingerbread sound
We found
Jemima:
Sugar plum, cinnamon, and lemon tart
Tell you what they are right from the start
Jemima & Jeremy:
And your name does the same for you
By coincidence, Truly Scrumptious
You're, truly, truly scrumptious
Scrumptious as a cherry peach parfait
When you're near us,
It's so delicious
Honest, truly
You're the answer to our wishes
Truly Scrumptious
Though we may seem presumptuous
Never, never, ever go away
Our hearts beat so unruly
Because we love you truly
Honest, Truly, we do
Truly Scrumptious:
Truly scrumptious
You two are truly scrumptious
Scrumptious as the breeze across the bay
When you're smiling
It's so delicious
So beguiling
You're the answer to my wishes
Truly scrumptious
You two are truly scrumptious
And I shan't forget this lovely day
My heart beats so unruly
I also love you truly
Honest, truly, I do
