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No. 1 - Opening Chorus - "When a Masculine Stranger Goes By"
| Sopranos: | When a masculine stranger goes by Array'd in a uniform smart, The appeal to the feminine eye Takes effect on the feminine heart. The policeman's a duck and a dear By the side of the sober civilian, But dearer the brave volunteer, The dearest the lad in vermillion. |
| Tenors: | We're delighted to hear you confess You are fond of the regular's dress. It is perfectly clear That we've nothing to fear From the p'liceman in blue or the brave volunteer. |
| Sopranos: | When a good-looking soldier goes by In his uniform splendid and smart, The appeal to the feminine eye Takes effect on the feminine heart. But see what glorious visions come this way We girls ideals have and these are they. |
| Basses: | When a soldier on parade In his grandeur is display'd, Opposition is compell'd to hide its puny form, For there's nothing can compare With the concentrated glare Of a military regimental uniform. |
| Sopranos: | When in stiff and stolid style You arrive in double file To an operatic air of light and tuny form You compel us to adore you, For you carry all before you In your military regimental uniform. |
| All: | When a masculine stranger goes by Array'd in a uniform smart, The appeal to the feminine eye Takes effect on the feminine heart. The policeman's a duck and a dear By the side of the sober civilian, But dearer the brave volunteer, And dearest the lad in vermillion. Then here's to his health, Promotion and wealth, We hope that he soon will be Commander-in-chief For, stated in brief, A jolly good corp'ral he! Commander-in-chief For, stated in brief, A jolly good corp'ral he. |
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Page modified 4 December 2016