Tuesday, June 16, 2026

When Phyllis went to Town

 


When Phyllis went to Town 

Words & Music by Louise Ayres Garnett 
To Carrie Blair Neeley

1. Phyllis Brown. . . . Went to town. . . .
In a dainty gown, Ο!. .
Winsome air.. . .Golden hair. . . .  
What a picture fair, Ο!. . 

As she glances ;neath her hat .
Ev'ry heart goes pit  a pat, 
And she knows it, (think of that!) 
Phyllis Phyllis Brown Ο! O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Phyllis Phyllis Brown, O! 

2.Saucy chin. . . Buttoned in. . 
With dimples, 'tis no sin Ο! 
Bonnet strings. .  (Horrid things)
Go sailing just like wings, Ο!  

A youth attempts with  fingers slow 
To tie the ribbons as they blow, 
Takes beau to tie a  bow
Phyllis Phyllis Brown Ο! O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Phyllis Phyllis Brown, O! 

3. Not a frown Has Phyllis Brown. . 
Coming from the town, Ο!. . 
Air demure. . . Hat secure. . . .  
Now she's caught for sure, Ο!

Though the bow was tied too tight 
She declares it perfect, quite.  
Thus does Cupid prove his might
Phyllis Phyllis Brown Ο! O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Phyllis Phyllis Brown, O!  

 References:
Ladies' Home Companion