Alice Blue Gown

by Joseph McCartney & Harry Tierney · posted by gatman

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+: Blow note
−: Draw note
b or ': Half-step bend
bb or '': Two half-step bend
bbb or ''': Three half-step bend
(###): Chord — relevant hole numbers in parentheses
< or *: Push the button in (chromatic harmonica)

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Tab

Words: Joseph McCartney
Music: Harry Tierney
Written in 1919 for the Broadway 
Musical "Irene"

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In my sweet little Alice blue gown,

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when I first wandered down into town,

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I was both proud and shy,

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as I felt every eye.

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But in every shop window,

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I'd primp passing by.

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Then in  manner of fashion, I'd frown.

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And the world seemed to smile all around.

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'Til it wilted, I wore it.

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I'll always adore it,

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My sweet little Alice blue gown.

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