[EVA PUCK / ELLIE]
Life upon the wicked stage ain't ever what a girl supposes
Stage door Johnnies aren't raging over you with gems and roses
When you let a feller hold your hand
Which means an extra beer or sand-
Wich, everybody whispers, "Ain't her life a whirl?"

Though you're warned against the rule, way ruining your reputation
When you played around the one-night trade around the great big nation
Wild old men who give you jewels and sables
Only live in Aesop's fables
Life upon the wicked stage ain't nothin' for a girl

[TOWNSWOMEN]
Though we've listened to you moan and grieve, you
Must pardon us if we do not believe you
There is no doubt
You're crazy about
Your awful stage!

Life upon the wicked stage ain't ever what a girl supposes
Stage door Johnnies aren't raging over you with gems and roses

[EVA PUCK / ELLIE]
If some gentleman would talk with reason
I would cancel all next season
Life upon the wicked stage ain't nothin' for a girl