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Watching all the Ladies

from Collection by Julia & Chris Simmance

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Chris Simmance - Voices, Accordion
Julia Simmance - Violin
Zara Simmance - Recorder

Original Playback by Chris in 2006,
Voices, accordion, violin and recorder overdubbed in 2021

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Watching all the Ladies


In the sultry heat of summer when the thought of work is farce
The cyclists are cycling their Marathon through France
Thunder clouds are holding off and city lights do shine
You'll find me at a corner Café, wine glass in my hand
I will be watching, watching all the ladies
Watching all the ladies passing by!

The harbour lights are twinkling as the stars up in the sky
The waves are gently lapping up against the quay
When I come, the waiter smiles, he waves his hand at me
"This table is for you, sir," - the usual – I will say
I will be watching, watching all the ladies
Watching all the ladies passing by!
Now, watching, watching all the ladies
Watching all the ladies passing by!

It's not as if I'm lonely or searching for a bride
Many a pretty petal, this night will pass me by
And a gentleman gains pleasure as a Botanist studies flowers
What better way can you show me to spend these evening hours
Than watching, watching all the ladies
Watching all the ladies passing by?
Oh but watching, watching all the ladies
Watching all the ladies passing by!

And why are they all wearing such thin and delicate clothes?
Showing so much arm and leg and stomach, hips and toes?
Is it that they're just too hot or forgotten their coats?
Or maybe they're hoping some gentleman will notice
And is watching, watching all the ladies
Watching all the ladies passing by!
Oh but watching, watching all the ladies
Watching all the ladies passing by!

'Tis a harmless passtime and I am not alone
This Café where I'm sitting is the best placed here in town
There's a tapping on the cobblestone of dainty lady's shoes
Now the heads are turning and met with sweet perfume!
Yes, we're watching, watching all the ladies
Watching all the ladies passing by!
Oh, but watching, watching all the ladies
Watching all the ladies passing by!

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from Collection, released February 1, 2021

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Julia & Chris Simmance Aix En Provence, France

Dear Music-Friends,
We are happy to tell you, that we are out there again, on the streets of South of France !
Hopefully rather sooner than later we will also add some new recordings on our site here.
Greetings and till then,
Julia and Chris
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