The Billboard review of "Zing" was enthusiastic. "Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman team up for a sock waxing of this cute novelty ditty from their flick “Just for You”. Bing sounds more relaxed than he has in a long time and the thrush carries her part in fine fashion. The Jud Conlon Rhythmaires help out spiritedly. Side should get a lot of plays and spins due to impact of movie."[5]
Leo Robin wrote an opening verse, which was not used in the film or the commercial recording, but does help to set the scene and explain the use of the last letter of the alphabet.
"Let's imagine we’re in Holland and we’re underneath the moon,
Let's walk a little, talk a little, kiss a little,
Cling a little, sigh a little, sing a little tune…"[6]