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Don't Tell Mama
Ute Lemper
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Mama thinks I'm living in a convent
A secluded little convent
In the southern part of France
Mama doesn't even have an inkling
That I'm working in a night club
In a pair of lacy pants
So, please, sir, if you run into my mama
Don't reveal my indiscretion
Give a working girl one chance
Hush! Don't tell mama
Shush! Don't tell mama
Don't tell mama whatever you do
If you had a secret, you bet I would keep it
I would never tell on you
I'm breaking every promise that I gave her
So would you kindly do a girl a great big favor?
So please, ma, sweet potato
Keep it from the mater
Though my dance is not against the law
You can tell my papa, that's all right
'Cause he comes in here every night
But don't tell mama what you know
Mama thinks I'm on a tour of Europe
With a couple of my school chums
And a lady chaperone
Mama doesn't even have an inkling
That I left them all in Antwerp
And I'm touring on my own
So, please, sir, if you run into my mama
Don't reveal my indiscretion
Just leave well enough alone
Hush! Don't tell mama
Shush! Don't tell mama
Don't tell mama whatever you do
If you had a secret, you bet I would keep it
I would never tell on you
You wouldn't want to get me in a pickle
And have her go and cut me off without a nickel
So let's trust one another
Keep it from my mother
Though I'm still as pure as mountain snow
You can tell my uncle here and now
'Cause he's my agent anyhow
But don't tell mama what you know
You can tell my grandma, suits me fine
'Cause yesterday she joined the line
But don't tell mama what you know
You can tell my brother that I'll quibble
If you squeeze on me I'll squeeze on him
But don't tell mama, better don't tell mama
Please, sir, don't tell mama what you know
If you see my mummy, mum's the word
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