(When they mean grown up ladies) A popular song from 1918 Words by Al. Harriman Music by Jack Egan
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Why do they call the “Babies”
When they mean grown up ladies
There is a friend of mine
He takes one out to dine
Her eyes are haughty, naughty, naughty
I know she’s over forty
And yet they call them “Babies”
Why they do it simply beats the band
They’re talking baby talk, it’s all the rage
They’re acting childish but its from old age
Just why they call them “Babies”
I could never understand
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Why do they call them “Babies”
When they mean grown up ladies
I saw a show last night
I nearly died of fright
One kept winkin’, I kept thinkin’
I bet she knew Abe Lincoln
And yet they call them “Babies”
Why they do it simply beats the band
They love to dress in baby lace and silk
But I have yet to hear one cry for milk
Just why they call them “Babies”
I could never understand