Gooch’s Song Jerry Herman (Ft. Jane Connell)

[AGNES GOOCH]
With my wings resolutely spread, Mrs. Burnside
And my old inhibitions shed, Mrs. Burnside
I did each little thing you said, Mrs. Burnside
I lived!
I lived!
I lived!

I altered the drape of
A drop of my bodice
And softened the shape of my brow;
I followed directions
And made some connections
But what do I do now?

Who'd think this Miss Prim would
Have opened a window
As far as her whim would allow?
And who would suppose it
Was so hard to close it?
Oh, what do I do now?
I polished and powdered and puffed myself
If life is a banquet I stuffed myself

I had my misgivings
But went on a field trip
To find out what living's about
My thanks for your training
Now I'm not complaining
But you left something out!