| THE TAXIMETER CAR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Just now the taximeter car in London's all the go They're flying all around the town and making quite a show The driver with his uniform a big sensation's made The poor old cabby and the bus are fairly in the shade, so Chorus: Oh, the car, the taximeter car It's better than taking a trip to Spain Or having your honeymoon over again If you're out with your sweetheart, your mater or your pa Do it in style At eight pence a mile In a taximeter car You open the door and get inside and light a big cigar And fancy you're the owner of a slap-up motorcar The man in front is driving while you lay back on your own And if there's a breakdown, you don't have to push it home. So Chorus: For newly married couples it's the best thing that is out It fairly beats the hansom cab, without the slightest doubt While driving to the station, to go on your honeymoon The driver can't look through the top, and watch you kiss and spoon, so Chorus: All together, ha, ha It's a lovely Chorus: isn't it? It's better than taking a trip to Spain Or having your honeymoon... eight pence a mile eh, They charge you about five shillings when you get there Oh, Do it in style At eight pence a mile In a taximeter car. |
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| Written and composed by Harry Heath & Will Hyde - 1906 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performed by Billy Williams (1877-1915) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||