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If You've Only Got a Moustache (single)

by Sarah Shay

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A little tune from 1864 about the power of facial hair.

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Oh, all of you poor single men

Don't ever give up in despair
For there’s always a chance while there’s life

To capture the hearts of the fair
No matter what may be your age
You always may cut a fine dash
You will suit all the girls to a hair

If you've only got a moustache
A moustache, a moustache
If you've only got a moustache.

No matter for manners or style
No matter for birth or for fame,
All these used to have something to do
With young ladies changing their name
There’s no reason now to despond
Or go and do anything rash
For you’ll do, though you can't raise a cent
If you'll only raise a moustache!
A moustache, a moustache
If you'll only raise a moustache

Your head may be thick as a block
And empty as any football
Oh, your eyes may be green as the grass
Your heart just as hard as a wall
Yet take the advice that I give
You'll soon gain affection and cash,
And will be all the rage with the girls
If you'll only get a moustache
A moustache, a moustache
If you'll only get a moustache

I once was in sorrow and tears
Because I was jilted you know
So right down to the river I ran
To quickly dispose of my woe
A good friend he gave me advice
And timely prevented the splash
Now at home I've a wife and ten heirs
And all through a handsome moustache
A moustache, a moustache
And all through a handsome moustache

A moustache, a moustache
If you've only got a moustache

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released September 3, 2021
Composed by Stephen Foster, lyrics by George Cooper
Published 1864

Sarah Shay: Lead vocals, ukulele, washboard
Aaron J. Shay: Banjo, backing vocals
Strangely Doesburg: Accordion

Arranged and produced by Sarah Shay

Cover illustration by Theresa Oborn
Layout by Sarah Shay

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Sarah Shay Seattle, Washington

Seattle folk singer bringing you songs that are usually funny but sometimes sad.

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