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Musical: Show Boat
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ELLIE Why do stage struck maidens clamor To be actin' in the drammer? GIRLS We've heard say You are gay Night and day. ELLIE Oh, go 'way! GIRLS We drink water from a dipper, You drink champagne from a slipper. ELLIE Tho' it seems Crool to bust All your dreams, Still I must; Here's the truth I tell you: Life upon the wicked stage Ain't ever what a girl supposes; Stage door Johnnies aren't rag- Ing over you with gems and roses. When you let a feller hold your hand (which Means an extra beer or sandwich), Ev'rybody whispers: "Ain't her life a whirl?" Though you're warned against a rou Ruining your reputation, I have played around The one night trade around A great big nation: Wild old men who give you jewels and sables Only live in Aesop's Fables. Life upon the wicked stage Ain't nothin' for a girl. GIRLS Though we've listened to you moan and grieve, you Must pardon us if we do not believe you, There is no doubt You're crazy about Your awful stage! ELLIE I admit it's fun To smear my face with paint, Causing ev'ryone To think I'm what I ain't, And I like to play a demi-mondy role With soul! Ask the hero does he Like the way I lure When I play a hussy Or a paramour, Yet when once the curtain's down My life is pure, And how I dread it! GIRLS Life upon the wicked stage Ain't ever what a girl supposes, Stage door Johnnies aren't rag- Ing over you with gems and roses. ELLIE If some gentleman would talk with reason I would can Back to main page: Show Boat Lyrics
Broadway Show Boat Lyrics
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