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07 Jul 10 - 02:38 AM (#2941054) Subject: Lyr Add: Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid? From: Kim from Mission Hills If somebody can find the lyrics of this song, I'd be grateful as I'm unsure about the words, particularly in verses 2 and 3. If anybody has them or can come across them write to Kim from Mission Hills on this site. |
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07 Jul 10 - 10:08 AM (#2941170) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid? From: GUEST,Willa This might help.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIu4SgRswWU |
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11 Jul 10 - 05:44 PM (#2943622) Subject: Lyr Add: WHY AM I ALWAYS THE BRIDESMAID? From: Jim Dixon A filmed performance by Lily Morris herself can be seen at YouTube. Here is my transcription, with only one gap where I found a couple of words unintelligible. WHY AM I ALWAYS THE BRIDESMAID? Words and music by Charles Collins and Fred. W. Leigh, 1917. As sung by Lily Morris. 1. Why am I dressed in these beautiful clothes? What is the matter with me? I've been a bridesmaid for twenty-two brides. This one will make twenty-three. Twenty-two maidens I've helped off the shelf. No doubt it seems a bit strange. Being the bridesmaid is no good for me, And I think I could do with a change. CHORUS: Why am I always the bridesmaid, never the blushing bride? Ding, dong, wedding bells only ring for other girls*. One fine day—oh, let it be soon!— I shall wake up in the morning on my own honeymoon. 2. Twenty-two times I have been to the church, Followed** the bride up the aisle. Twenty-two maidens have answered "I will," Meaning "I won't" all the while. Twenty-two couples I've seen go away, Just ... (?) on their own. Twenty-two times I have wished it was me, And gone back home to mother alone. 3. I had a good chance a week or two back, Took my young man home to tea. Mother got playful and gave him a pinch, Yes, pinched my fiancé*** from me. Being a widow, she knew what to do, No use for me to complain. When they got married—today, if you please— I was only the bridesmaid again. * pronounced to rhyme with "bells" ** pronounced "follered" *** pronounced "financé" |
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23 Jan 11 - 07:14 AM (#3080540) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Why Am I Always the Bridesmaid? From: GUEST,Sheena The words in the 2nd verse are :- Just him and her on their own. |
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24 Jan 11 - 10:08 PM (#3081851) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Why Am I Always the Bridesmaid? From: Jim Dixon Ah, yes: pronounced "'im an' 'er" of course. Thanks, Sheena. |
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04 Oct 11 - 03:03 PM (#3233824) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Why Am I Always the Bridesmaid? From: GUEST The missing lyrics are 'Just him and her on their own' Hope this helps |