From the 1912 musical comedy “Oh! Oh! Delphine”. Words by C. M. S. McLellan. Music by Ivan Caryll.
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Here’s your house
With “Welcome” on the mat
Here’s the dog, the parrot and the cat
There’s the granpa’s clock
In the corner of the hall
And the parquet floor
To catch you when you fall
There’s bill on the table by the door
There’s the cook, (crash)
The soup is on the floor
All the sights and sounds
Of a happy married life
But not your wife! No, not your wife!
Everything’s at home except your wife
Here’s some hats
I think I’ve counted eight
For his pay the messenger will wait
In the big green box
You perhaps have taken note
There’s an ermine muff
And new chinchilla coat
Here’s some gloves
You couldn’t count the pairs
Take a look
At the boxes up the stairs
You will find up there
What’ll keep you “broke” for life
But not your wife! No not your wife!
Everything’s come home except your wife