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GUEST,threelegsoman Lyr Req: Kelly Is Back In The Isle of Man (9) Lyr Req: Kelly Is Back In The Isle of Man 29 Aug 14


I came across a rare recording of a song by Florrie Forde but cannot quite work out all the lyrics from the recording.
Does anyone have them please.
The song I think is called "Kelly Is Back In The Isle of Man" and begins:

Kelly left the Isle of Man when fighting first began
In the battle van, he went as a fighting man.
But the day he got demobbed and put on civvies clothes
So he was a private ???? a general cry arose

Chorus

Kelly! Kelly! I'm glad to see you back
You're looking just as larky as when you dressed in khaki
Beware of the girls on Douglas Head they'll catch you if they can
K E double L Y is back in the Isle of Man


This is clearly a later song than the more well known Kelly From The Isle of Man.
Florrie Forde performed in the Isle of Man for 36 consecutive years and during her time here she befriended my maternal grandparents and stood Godmother to my mum when she was christened, so there is a family connection to the great performer and I would very much like to include this rare song in my own repertoire so would be grateful for any help with it.


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