Song Lyrics
We’re A Couple Of Swells
We’re A Couple Of Swells (aka. Walk Up the Avenue) song lyrics – written by Irving Berlin, performed by Fred Astaire and Judy Garland in Easter Parade
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Better Luck Next Time song lyrics – written by Irving Berlin, performed by Judy Garland in Easter Parade
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails song lyrics, written by Irving Berlin, performed by Fred Astaire in Top HatRead More »Top Hat, White Tie and Tails
Steppin’ Out With My Baby
Steppin’ Out With My Baby song lyrics
Steppin’ Out With My Baby was written by Irving Berlin, performed by Fred Astaire in Easter ParadeRead More »Steppin’ Out With My Baby
As Long As He Needs Me
As Long As He Needs Me lyrics
Lyrics to As Long as He Needs Me, sung by Nancy in the musical Oliver! It’s sung by Nancy, to herself, justifying staying with her vicious, abusive boyfriend, Bill. It’s quite heartbreaking, as Nancy is one of the nicest people in the musical. And in a real sense, this foreshadows her death.
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Reviewing The Situation lyrics
Reviewing The Situation lyrics, from the musical Oliver!. Left alone, the criminal Fagin wonders what his life might be like if he left London and began an honest life – or not!Read More »Reviewing The Situation
Be Back Soon lyrics [Oliver!]
Be Back Soon lyrics
Be Back Soon is a song from the musical Oliver! Words and Music by Lionel Bart. It is sung by Fagin, the Artful Dodger, Oliver, and the boys as Fagin sends them out to work. As pickpockets.Read More »Be Back Soon lyrics [Oliver!]
Oom-Pah-Pah lyrics
Oom-Pah-Pah lyrics
Oom-Pah-Pah is a lively and somewhat risqué show tune with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart and appearing in the musical Oliver! when it is sung by Nancy and the crowd at the “Three Cripples” tavern. Nancy is creating a little commotion by starting this song so that she can steal and save Oliver from Bill Sikes, the fearsome robber. The word “oom-pah-pah” is seemingly used euphemistically to refer to both intoxication and fornication; however, as the song points out, the word’s meaning is only as dirty as the listener interprets it.
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Consider Yourself lyrics – song lyrics from Oliver!
Consider Yourself is a song from the musical Oliver!. It is performed in the market and led by the Artful Dodger. Dodger sings it when he first meets Oliver, after offering to get the destitute and lonely boy food and lodging. Read More »Consider Yourself lyrics