Mademoiselle From the Maginot Line
Performed by Al and Bob Harvey
Recorded c.1939
Written by Al and Bob Harvey

Somewhere way over in France a bit of romance
Is on the advance, we see
Somewhere there's somebody who's been right in the news
Though she didn't choose to be
Who is the lady with the captivating wave?
And who are all the Tommies writing home about today?

It's Mademoiselle from the Maginot Line
Mademoiselle [French lyric--sounds like même]
Whereever she goes, every regiment knows
Sweet Mademoiselle [French lyric--sounds like même]
Although her manner is quite Parisian
One little kiss and you will say [French lyric, sounds like san varien]
Oh Mademoiselle from the Maginot Line
Sweet Mademoiselle, [French lyric--sounds like même]
Someday I'm hoping to meet the lady petite
And she'll very sweetly say
Bonjure by little soldat, please give me your hat
I didn't know that you'd stay
I'd like to hold her hand and learn to parlez vous
Tell me if she's willing I must say merci beaucoup

Oh Mademoiselle from the Maginot Line
Mademoiselle [French lyric--sounds like même]
Whereever she goes, every regiment knows
Sweet Mademoiselle [French lyric--sounds like même]
She always greets the boys when they come out on rest
She kisses all the sergeants but she likes the privates best
Oh Mademoiselle from the Maginot Line
Sweet Mademoiselle [French lyric--sounds like même]
It's Mademoiselle from the Maginot Line
Mademoiselle [French lyric--sounds like même]
Whereever she goes, every regiment knows
Sweet Mademoiselle [French lyric--sounds like même]
Although her manner is quite Parisian
One little kiss and you will say [French lyric, sounds like san varien]
Oh Mademoiselle from the Maginot Line
Sweet Mademoiselle [French lyric--sounds like même]

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