Nothanx lyrics

Chorus 1:

I bought a bonnet to suit my face,

I had my petticoat trimmed with lace,

I looked at the mirror, around I twirled

And then I went out in the wide, wide world.

I dreamed of gentlemen I would meet,

I saw them all kneeling at my feet,

I can't understand it, my hair is all curled,

But my goodness me, it's a great big world.

And it's cold, cold, cold,

And we'll soon be old.

Alas and alack, it's a great big world.

Chorus 2:

I learned to sew and I learned to bake,

I even frosted an angel cake,

On Saturday evening, when folks dropped in,

My house was as neat as a brand new pin.

I thought by learning each social grace,

Some likely chap might forget my face,

I can't understand it, I've knitted and purled,

But my goodness me, it's a great big world.

And it's cold, cold, cold,

And we'll soon be old.

Alas and alack, it's a great big world.

Chorus 3:

I had no petticoat trimmed with lace,

My angel cake was a pure disgrace,

My face was my fortune, my mother said,

And my dancing slippers of bright, bright red.

A million miles I have danced, or more,

In hopes Prince Charming would cross the floor,

I can't understand it, I've waltzed and I've whirled,

But my goodness me it's a great big world.

And it's cold, cold, cold,

And we'll soon be old.

But I'll keep on knitting and doing it well,

My slippers are one thing I never will sell,

My petticoat's waiting because who can tell?

It's a great big world, it's a great big world.