Down At The Follies Bergere 1908 'The Boys And Betty'

by James Pitt-Payne, London UK - 23 Feb 2008
2008

You talk about that playhouse
'Les Comedie Francaise'
of course it's great
and up to date
in histrionic ways,
but I would like to mention
when all is said and done,
that the Reuben's who Cook's Tours now do
can name a better one.

The Follies Bergere, ma chere,
a popping of corks in the air,
fountain of jollity,
home of frivolity,
say have you ever been there?
The girlies are giddy and fair,
the men they are real debonaire,
not much morality
some informality
Down at the Follies Bergere.

The Follies Bergere, ma chere,
a popping of corks in the air,
fountain of jollity,
home of frivolity,
say have you ever been there?
The girlies are giddy and fair,
the men they are real debonaire,
not much morality
some informality
Down at the Follies Bergere.

[Dances To Paris:]

[Bolero:]

[Valse Espana:]

The Follies Bergere, ma chere,
a popping of corks in the air,
fountain of jollity,
home of frivolity,
say have you ever been there?
The girlies are giddy and fair,
the men they are real debonaire,
not much morality
some informality
Down at the Follies Bergere.

The Follies Bergere, ma chere,
a popping of corks in the air,
fountain of jollity,
home of frivolity,
say have you ever been there?
The girlies are giddy and fair,
the men they are real debonaire,
not much morality
some informality
Down at the Follies Bergere.

There's dancing a la Turkish
and a la Spain you know,
if you want a treat in twinkling feet,
try that baldheaded row,
and when it comes to kicking,
Oh me, like wise oh my,
No male head gear or chandelier
is ever hung too high.

The Follies Bergere, ma chere,
a popping of corks in the air,
fountain of jollity,
home of frivolity,
say have you ever been there?
The girlies are giddy and fair,
the men they are real debonaire,
not much morality
some informality
Down at the Follies Bergere.

The Follies Bergere, ma chere,
a popping of corks in the air,
fountain of jollity,
home of frivolity,
say have you ever been there?
The girlies are giddy and fair,
the men they are real debonaire,
not much morality
some informality
Down at the Follies Bergere.

Soft karaoke
Words
piano 1
piano 2
piano 3
piano 4
lyric
pizz str bass
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Down At The Follies Bergere 1908
from 'The Boys And Betty'
Music by Silvio Hein
Lyrics by Geo.V.Hobart
© 1908 by Marie Cahill Music Co.
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sequence & karaoke by James Pitt-Payne, London UK
on Saturday 22 February 2008 at 12.14
in association with Doug Grierson
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