Glitter and Be Gay

Lyrics

Glitter and be gay That's the part I play Here I am in Paris, France Forced to bend my soul To a sordid role Victimized by bitter Bitter circumstance Alas for me Had I remained beside my lady mother My virture had remained unstained Until my maiden hand was gained By some grand duke…or other Ah, t'was not to be Harsh necessity Brought me to this guilded cage Born to higher things Here I droop my wings Ahhhhhhhhhh Singing of the sorrow Nothing can assuage And yet, of course, I rather likе to revel I have no strong objеction to champagne My wardrobe is expensive as the devil, ah ha! Perhaps it is ignoble to complain Enough! Enough! Of being basely tearful I'll show my noble stuff By being bright and cheerful Ahhhhhh Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha etc Pearls and ruby rings Ah, how can worldly things Take the place of honor lost Can they compensate For my fallen state Purchased as they were at such an awful cost Bracelets! Lavaliers! Can they dry my tears Can they blind my eyes to shame Can the brightest brooch Shield me from reproach Can the purest diamond Purify my name? And yet, of course, these trinkets are endearing, ah ha I'm also glad my sapphire is a star I rather like a 20 carat earring If I'm not pure, at least my jewels are Enough enough I'll take their diamond necklace And show my noble stuff By being GAY and reckless Ah ha ah hah… Ha ha ha ha ha ha etc Observe how bravely I conceal The dreadful dreadful Shame I feel Ah ha ha ha haha Aha ha ha HAAAAAAAAA Ha ha ha ha