One of the best-remembered French songs, 1906. Original title: “La Petite Tonkinoise”. words by Anna Held music by Vincent Scotto and Henri Christine
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We were going to be married
To be, to be, to be, to be, to be married
When we older grew and bolder
Then a little while we tarried
When I missed you I was lonely
For I loved you, Oh! I love you only, only
I was then your school boy husband
And you were my school girl wife
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It’s delighful to be married
To be, to be, to be, to be, to be married
There is nothing half so jolly
As a happy wedded life
And I loved to play with baby
Our tiny little, pretty little baby
I was Papa, you were Mamma
Such a charming family
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It’s delightful to be married
To be, to be, to be, to be, to be married
For the heart won’t be unruly
If it really loves one truly
And your life will not be lonely
For I’ll love you, I will love you only, only
I will be your loving husband
You will be my loving wife