Princess In Rags:Gene Pitney.
#9 UK, #2 Canada, #37 in USA in '65.
#1. INTRO:
There's a girl who lives down the track,
in a little shack made of timber wood.
And her clothes are all hand-me-downs,
from the folks in town who treat her so good.
CHORUS:
Though she hasn't got a dime,
I'm so proud that she's all mine..
cause to me she's a Princess in rags.
#2.
Now her Dad, he's a worn-out man,
prayin' if he can make enough to eat.
And her Mom cleans for everyone,
till the day is done, just to make ends meet.
CHORUS:#2.
All her wealth is in her charms,
and the sweetness of her arms..
how I love my poor Princess in rags.
#3.
I know some day I'll find a way
to take her out of this old place.
I'll work and slave, scrimp and save,
To change her rags to silk and lace.
#4.
Though it hurts and my body aches..
From the pain it takes just to set things right.
But for now I must be content,
with each moment spent in her arms each night.
#5.
She's the only girl for me,
and some day it's gotta be..
Just me and my Princess in rags...(x2)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.