Introduced in the 1929 film “Broadway Melody” Words by Arthur Freed Music by Nacio Herb Brown
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It’s a holiday
Today’s the wedding of the painted doll
It’s a jolly day
The news is spreading all around the hall
Red Riding Hood and Buster Brown
The jumping jack jumped into town
From far an’ near, they’re comin’ here
Church bells ringing, bringing
All the little dollies from the follies
With their painted cheeks
Little Mama doll has passed around
For weeks and weeks
Shoo the blues, no time to lose
Rice and shoes will spread the news
That it’s a holiday,
Today’s the wedding of the little painted doll
Here come the bridesmaids
Look at them in their places
Look at the fancy laces
Look at them as they smile
All sorrow away
Here comes the bride now
Look at the little cutie
Look at the little beauty
Look at the little doll
It’s her wedding day
Here’s the preacher man, oh look
As he takes his little black book
He’s assured he knows his stuff
‘Cos he’s done it often enough
Here comes the bridegroom
Ready for the service
Just a little nervous
Now the preacher says
You’re married to stay