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 off 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 a lack, 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 learn to forget my face



I can't understand it, I've knitted and pearled



But my goodness me it's a great big world



And it's cold, cold, cold and we'll soon be old



Alas and a lack, it's a great big world



A million miles I've 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



Alas and a lack, it's a great big world



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