IT'S A GREAT BIG WORLD

fr 1946 film "The Harvey Girls"
(Harry Warren (m) Johnny Mercer (l) 1945)

Judy Garland  Betty RUssell & Virginia O'Brien
with orchestra conducted by Lennie Hayton
(film soundtrack)


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!

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 pearled,
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!

A million miles I have danced, or more,
In hope 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,
Alas and alack, it's a great big world!

But I'll keep on knittin' and doin' 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!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - March 2019)