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Thread #5406   Message #30978
Posted By: Ralph Butts
18-Jun-98 - 02:10 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Mary's a Grand Old Name (George M. Cohan)
Subject: Lyr Add: MARY'S A GRAND OLD NAME (George M. Cohan)
Philip......This might save you some time. I got it from an old fake book and put it in my computer some time ago......Tiger

MARY'S A GRAND OLD NAME
Words & Music by George M. Cohan

My mother's name was Mary,
She was so good and true;
Because her name was Mary,
She called me Mary, too.
She wasn't gay or airy,
But plain as she could be;
I'd hate to be contrary
And call myself Marie.

Now, when her name is Mary,
There is no falseness there;
When to Marie she'll vary,
She'll surely bleach her hair.
Though Mary's ordinary,
Marie is fair to see;
Don't ever fear sweet Mary,
Beware of sweet Marie!

G