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Thread #71983   Message #1235193
Posted By: Joybell
27-Jul-04 - 09:01 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Pink Shoelaces (and other novelty songs)
Subject: Lyr Req: Tan Shoes and Pink Shoelaces. Verses?
Does anyone remember the verses to this song? We thought we did. Can't find them here or on Google. Several references but no words. It was sung by Jodie Stevens in 1959. A huge hit. Used as the title for a play. Can't think how we've forgotten the verses. We have this sudden urge to sing it.
The chorus goes:

He wore tan shoes and pink shoelaces
A polka-dot vest and man oh man!
He has tan shoes and pink shoelaces
And a big Panama with a purple hatband.

We all remember that bit don't we. Please can anyone fill us in on the rest?