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Chorus 1:<br>
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I bought a bonnet to suit my face,<br>
I had my petticoat trimmed with lace,<br>
I looked at the mirror, around I twirled<br>
And then I went out in the wide, wide world.<br>
I dreamed of gentlemen I would meet,<br>
I saw them all kneeling at my feet,<br>
I can't understand it, my hair is all curled,<br>
But my goodness me, it's a great big world.<br>
And it's cold, cold, cold,<br>
And we'll soon be old.<br>
Alas and alack, it's a great big world.<br>
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Chorus 2:<br>
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I learned to sew and I learned to bake,<br>
I even frosted an angel cake,<br>
On Saturday evening, when folks dropped in,<br>
My house was as neat as a brand new pin.<br>
I thought by learning each social grace,<br>
Some likely chap might forget my face,<br>
I can't understand it, I've knitted and purled,<br>
But my goodness me, it's a great big world.<br>
And it's cold, cold, cold,<br>
And we'll soon be old.<br>
Alas and alack, it's a great big world.<br>
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Chorus 3:<br>
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I had no petticoat trimmed with lace,<br>
My angel cake was a pure disgrace,<br>
My face was my fortune, my mother said,<br>
And my dancing slippers of bright, bright red.<br>
A million miles I have danced, or more,<br>
In hopes Prince Charming would cross the floor,<br>
I can't understand it, I've waltzed and I've whirled,<br>
But my goodness me it's a great big world.<br>
And it's cold, cold, cold,<br>
And we'll soon be old.<br>
But I'll keep on knitting and doing it well,<br>
My slippers are one thing I never will sell,<br>
My petticoat's waiting because who can tell?<br>
It's a great big world, it's a great big world.<br>
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