WHEN I'M CLEANING WINDOWS a.k.a. THE WINDOW CLEANER
Performed by George Formby in the film "Keep Your Seats, Please!" (1936)
As recorded by George Formby, 27-Sep-1936.

Now I go window cleanin' to earn an honest bob.
For a nosey Parker it's an interestin' job.

Now, it's a job that just suits me.
A window cleaner you would be
If you can see what I can see
  When I'm cleanin' windows.
Honeymoonin' couples too—
You should see them bill and coo.
You'd be surprised at things they do
  When I'm cleanin' windows.
    In my profession I'll work hard, but I'll never stop.
    I'll climb this blinkin' ladder till I get right to the top.
The blushin' bride she looks divine.
The bridegroom he is doin' fine.
I'd rather have his job than mine,
  When I'm cleanin' windows.

The chamber maid sweet names I call.
It's a wonder I don't fall.
My mind's not on my work at all
  When I'm cleanin' windows.
I know a fella, such a swell,
He has a thirst that's plain to tell.
I've seen him drink his bath as well
  When I'm cleanin' windows.
    Oh, in my profession I'll work hard, but I'll never stop.
    I'll climb this blinkin' ladder till I get right to the top.
Pyjamas lyin' side by side,
Ladies nighties I have spied.
I've often seen what goes inside
  When I'm cleanin' windows.

Now there's a famous talkie queen.
She looks a flapper on the screen.
She's more like eighty than eighteen
  When I'm cleanin' windows.
She pulls her hair all down behind
Then pulls down her—never mind—
And after that pulls down the blind
  When I'm cleanin' windows.
    In my profession I'll work hard, but I'll never stop.
    I'll climb this blinkin' ladder till I get right to the top.
An old maid walks around the floor.
She's so fed up one day I'm sure
She'll drag me in and lock the door
  When I'm cleanin' windows.

  When I'm cleanin' windows.