Don't Put Your Daughter On The Stage, Mrs. Worthington Composer(s): Noel Coward Performer(s): Noel Coward; Vic Reeves
Some years ago when I was returning from the Far East on a very large ship I was pursued around the decks every day by a very large lady She showed me some photographs of her daughter a repellant-looking girl and seemed convinced that she was destined for a great stage career Finally, in sheer self-preservation, I locked myself in my cabin and wrote this song Dont Put Your Daughter On The Stage, Mrs. Worthington)
Dont put your daughter on the stage, Mrs. Worthington Dont put your daughter on the stage The profession is overcrowded The struggles pretty tough And admitting the fact shes burning to act That isnt quite enough Shes a nice girl and though her teeth are fairly good Shes not the type I ever would be eager to engage I repeat, Mrs. Worthington, sweet Mrs. Worthington Dont put your daughter on the stage
Regarding yours, dear Mrs. Worthington Of Wednesday, the 23rd Although your baby may be keen on a stage career How can I make it clear that this is not a good idea For her to hope and appear, Mrs. Worthington Is on the face of it absurd Her personality is not in reality quite big enough, inviting enough For this particular sphere
Dont put your daughter on the stage, Mrs. Worthington Dont put your daughter on the stage Shes a bit of an ugly duckling, you must honestly confess And the width of her seat would surely defeat Her chances of her success Its - its a loud voice, and though its not exactly flat Shell need a little more than that to earn a living wage On my knees, Mrs. Worthington, please Mrs. Worthington Dont put your daughter on the stage
Dont put your daughter on the stage, Mrs. Worthington Dont put your daughter on the stage Though they said at the school of acting She was lovely as Peer Gynt Im afraid, on the whole, an ingenue role might emphasize her squint She has nice hands, to give the wretched girl her due But dont you think her bust is too developed for her age No more buts, Mrs. Worthington, nuts! Mrs. Worthington Dont put your daughter on the stage
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