Virginia O'Brien — Life Upon the Wicked Stage

[EVA PUCK / ELLIE] Life upon the wicked stage ain't ever what a girl supposes Stage door Johnnies aren't raging over you with gems and roses When you let a feller hold your hand Which means an extra beer or sand- Wich, everybody whispers, "Ain't her life a whirl?" Though you're warned against the rule, way ruining your reputation When you played around the one-night trade around the great big nation Wild old men who give you jewels and sables Only live in Aesop's fables Life upon the wicked stage ain't nothin' for a girl [TOWNSWOMEN] Though we've listened to you moan and grieve, you Must pardon us if we do not believe you There is no doubt You're crazy about Your awful stage! Life upon the wicked stage ain't ever what a girl supposes Stage door Johnnies aren't raging over you with gems and roses [EVA PUCK / ELLIE] If some gentleman would talk with reason I would cancel all next season Life upon the wicked stage ain't nothin' for a girl


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