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DerMann Lyr Req: Several Music Hall and WWI Songs (37) RE: Lyr Req: Several Music Hall and WWI Songs 10 Aug 06


After further searching, I have found "You Don't Want to Keep On Showing it".

The version of Mademoiselle from Armentieres sung by Jack Charman is different than any of the lyrics posted because it lacks the "Inky Dinky" part in the chorus.

Here're the lyrics for Mademoiselle from Armentieres I have:

What is the latest song the folks are singing around the street,
Singing around the street, Everyone you meet?
What is the latest melody that's caught the young idea?
Promise to keep it secret and I'll whisper in your ear:

Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Parley vous!
Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Same to you!
Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Parley vous!
Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Same to you!

Sandy McTosh from Glasgow Town he put on his kilts one day,
Down by the briny spray, Merry and bright and gay.
Out on the Prom he stroll'd along - the wind was rather high.
Who was the girl that turned her head, but only shut one eye?

Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Parley vous!
Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Same to you!
Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Parley vous!
Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Same to you!




Up in his aeroplane one night went Robinson for a flight,
Everything alright, Beautiful moonlight night.
Circled around the moon awhile, its wonders to explore.
Looping the loop above the clouds, and what do you think he saw?

Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Parley vous!
Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Same to you!
Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Parley vous!
Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Same to you!

As a note, the chorus is actually different in the actual song. From what I can understand, it's as followed:

Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Parley vous!
Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Same to you
Sing it with all your heart and soul
And something something something.


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