From the operetta “Bitter Sweet” 1929 Words and music by Noel Coward
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Refrain:
Ladies of the town, ladies of the town
Though we’ve not a confessional air
We have quite a professional flair
Strolling up and down, strolling up and down
We employ quite an amiable system
Of achieving renown
Though the church and state abuses us
For as long as it amuses us
We’ll remain, no matter how they frown
Haughty, naughty ladies of the town
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Ladies of the town, ladies of the town,
Though we’re socially under a cloud
Please forgive us for laughing aloud
Strolling up and down, strolling up and down
Disapproval may sometimes submerge us
But we none of us drown
We have known in great variety
Members of the best society
And should we decide to settle down
We’ll be wealthy ladies of the town