Glitter and be gay
That's the part I play
Here I am in Paris France
Forced to bend my soul
To a sordid role
Victimised by bitter
Bitter circumstance
Alas for me had I remained
Beside my lady mother
My virtue had remained unstained
Until my maiden hand was gained
By some 'grand duke'or other
Ah 'twas not to be
Harsh necessity
Brought me to this gilded gate
Born to higher things
Here I drop my wings
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Singing of a sorrow
Nothing can assuage
And yet of course I rather like to revel ah
Ahhhh
I have no strong objection to champagne ah ha
My wardrobe is expensive as the devil ah ha
Perhaps it is ignoble to complain
Enough enough
Of being basely tearful
I'll show my noble stuff
By being bright and cheerful
Ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaa
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Pearls and ruby rings
Ah how can wordly take the place of honour lost
Can they compensate for my fallen state
Purchased as they were at such an awful cost
Bracelets lavaliers can they dry my tears
Can they blind my eyes to shame
Can the brightest brooch shield me from reproach
Can the purest diamond purify my name
And yet of course these trinkets are endearing ah haa
I'm oh so glad my sapphire is a star ah ha haa
I rather like a twenty carat earring ah haa
If I'm not pure at least my jewels are
Enough enough
I'll take their diamond necklace
And show my noble stuff
By being gay and reckless
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaa
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Observe how bravely I conceal the dreadful trial shame I feel
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Haaaaaaaaaaa
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