Any Old Actress

They saw her break through barriers forty feet high It was the finest moment in a long life Young boys will tack her picture over their bed They saw her mouth move but couldn't hear what she said You're a souvenir, a darling dear She used to say that kind of thing You're a mantlepiece with strong beliefs Only her black rainbow meant something Don't cry for her now Oh yeah Don't cry for her Oh yeah I saw the sailor talkin' with the cops I saw the sailor walkin' with the cops First comes the nurse, just got back from war She had a feather in her cap That's all she wore Then comes the mother, and she's got a friend They start yelling at you and that's how this all began It's one of those things you should not try at home What's meant by intentional falls can never be known Any old actress worth her salt oughtta know The higher you are you want to see what's below Any old actress worth her salt oughtta know The higher you are you want to see what's below Any old actress worth her salt oughtta know