The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #22547   Message #2895719
Posted By: Rowan
28-Apr-10 - 02:36 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Birthday Songs
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Birthday Songs
WHY WAS HE BORN SO BEAUTIFUL?
(not known)

Why was he born so beautiful?
Why was he born so tall?
He's no bloody use to anyone,
He's no bloody use at all!
(Repeat)


In Oz, sung at the same context and to the same tune, the words are

Why was (s)he born so beautiful?
Why was (s)he born at all?
Because (s)he had no say in it,
Her/his parents had it all.

This is often followed (or preceded) by "For (s)he's a jolly good lassie/fellow"

Cheers, Rowan