From Figleaf To Harem 1911

by James Pitt-Payne, London UK - 10 October 2010
2010

I wonder what Adam, the first man, would say,
if he were transplanted to earth,
and viewed mother Eve in a late harem gown,
would his vision cause sorrow or mirth?
Would he rum'age around,
until he had found
an old dress of her's made of leaves?
Would he quietly say:
"Take those things away,"
"Temptation the serpent still weaves!"
Would it cause him to swear,
and pull out his hair?
Would he forbid her to wear 'em?
Could he survive if he were alive,
The change from the figleaf to harem?

The Harem! The Harem!
Don't be afraid that you'll tear 'em,
You can walk at your ease
even bending your knees!
Or do a high kick in the harem!
The Harem! The Harem!
Any woman can wear 'em!
You'll never be vexed
as soon as you're next!
And used to wearing the harem!

If you're doing a stunt
on the vaudeville stage,
and would like to vent a new turn,
Just represent Eve
in her first summer gown,
and no matter what sal'ry you earn,
You'll soon get a raise,
and the manager's praise,
a headliner quickly you'll be!
So advertise right,
and say ev'ry night,
A wonderful change they will see!
You'll advocate style,
wear a figleaf awhile,
To wear one just like it
you'll dare 'em!
Say you'll surprise,
you'll open their eyes,
when you change from the figleaf
to harem!

The Harem! The Harem!
Don't be afraid that you'll tear 'em,
You can walk at your ease
even bending your knees!
Or do a high kick in the harem!
The Harem! The Harem!
Any woman can wear 'em!
You'll never be vexed
as soon as you're next!
And used to wearing the harem!

The Harem! The Harem!
Don't be afraid that you'll tear 'em,
You can walk at your ease
even bending your knees!
Or do a high kick in the harem!
The Harem! The Harem!
Any woman can wear 'em!
You'll never be vexed
as soon as you're next!
And used to wearing the harem!

Soft karaoke
Words
piano 1
piano 2
piano 3
piano 4
lyric
pizz str bass
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From Figleaf To Harem 1911
sung exclusively by Lenore Lorrayne
Music by Agatha Cummings Southern
Lyrics by E.T.Southern
© MCMXI by E.T.Southern
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sequence & karaoke by James Pitt-Payne, London UK
on Sunday 10 October 2010 at 12.35
in association with Veda Meyer-Castens
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