Thoroughly Modern Millie movie - They Don't Know lyrics

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MRS. MEERS:<br>

They don't know my flair for the dramatic<br>

Not a clue, the talent I possess<br>

Pretty girls, but not much in the attic<br>

Face-to-face with genius, and they never guess<br>

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They don't know they're staring at an artist<br>

Highly trained to take on any role<br>

Skillful mime, and brilliant laundry cart-ist<br>

Seeking retribution for the life they stole<br>

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I almost acted Chekhov, Ibsen, Shaw, Moliere<br>

I almost starred as Peter Pan; imagine moi midair!<br>

I almost tackled Shakespeare, a blushing Juliet<br>

And if the house were big enough I still could play her yet!<br>

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They don't know I'm hotter news than Duse<br>

Helen Hayes and Bernhardt all in one<br>

They're on top, and I look like the loser<br>

Wait and see who's standing when my play is done<br>

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So welcome all ye bright young ladies<br>

You're checking into Hotel Hades<br>

I won't stand by while critics praise ya<br>

You're getting shipped to Southeast Asia<br>

But they don't know, they don't know<br>

Sad to be all alone in the world<br>

But they don't know<br>

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