It's a Great Big World

I bought a bonnet to suit my face

I had my petticoat trimmed with lace

I looked at the mirror around I twirled

And then I went out in the wide wide world

I dreamed of gentlemen I would meet

I saw them all kneeling at my feet

I can't understand it my hair is all curled

But my goodness me it's a great big world

And it's cold cold cold

And we'll soon be old

Alas and alack it's a great big world

I learned to sew and I learned to bake

I even frosted an angel cake

On Saturday evening when folks dropped in

My house was as neat as a brand new pin

I thought by learning each social grace

Some likely chap might forget my face

I can't understand it I've knitted and purled

But my goodness me it's a great big world

And it's cold cold cold

And we'll soon be old

Alas and alack it's a great big world

I had no petticoat trimmed with lace

My angel cake was a pure disgrace

My face was my fortune my mother said

And my dancing slippers of bright bright red

A million miles I have danced or more

In hopes Prince Charming would cross the floor

I can't understand it I've waltzed and I've whirled

But my goodness me it's a great big world

And it's cold cold cold

And we'll soon be old

But I'll keep on knitting and doing it well

My slippers are one thing I never will sell

My petticoat's waiting because who can tell

It's a great big world it's a great big world