Roger the Tailor

Up in the early hour Before the throng has made a sound He's already down One floor beneath his lodge and One wall beside "The house of pawn" - The best one in town Roger the Tailor, he sits on his table all day long Whistling a song His body is aching but short as he is it's pretty strong Now he hears a "ding dong". In comes a buxom lady She reeks of smoke and cheap perfume She says, How do you do! Well, I'd like to place an order My dress has shrunk since I saw you I need something new! I've got new fabric from Paris, he says Not too expensive and it's elastic This stuff is fantastic! So come back tomorrow I'll ad to your waist but it won't be too drastic Not too enthusiastic?...OK Now she leaves and slams the door Roger falls down to the floor, what dame! She's off for tea at the Savoy A cover up for the "fille de joie", what shame!! Enough is enough - he says, and climbs up again Like his father before, before him Roger the Tailor, he looks at the time and hurries on - He's almost done His body is aching but short as he is it's pretty strong He hears "ding dong".