Glitter and be gay

That's the part I play

Here I am in Paris France

Forced to bend my soul

To a sordid role

Victimized by bitter bitter circumstance

Alas for me had I remained beside my lady mother

My virtue had remained unstained

Until my maiden hand was gained by some grand duke

Or other

Ah 'twas not to be

Harsh necessity

Brought me to this gilded cage

Born to higher things

Here I droop my wings

Singing of a sorrow

Nothing can assuage

And yet of course I rather like to revel ha ha

I have no strong objection to champagne ha ha

My wardrobe is expensive as the devil ha ha

Perhaps it is ignoble to complain

Enough enough

Of being basely tearful

I'll show my noble stuff

By being bright and cheerful

Ha Ha Ha

Pearls and ruby rings

Ah how can worldly things take the place of honor lost

Purchased as they were at such an awful cost

Bracelets lavalieres can they dry my tears

Can they blind my eyes from shame

Can the brightest broach shield me from reproach

Can the purest diamond purify my name

And yet of course these trinkets are endearing ha ha

I'm oh so glad my sapphire is a star ha ha

I rather like a 20 carat earring ha ha

If I'm not pure at least my jewels are

Enough enough I'll take that diamond necklace

And show my noble stuff

By being gay and reckless

Ha Ha Ha