Fanny Hershey sings about her reaction to Milton Hershey, her son, marrying Catherine "Kitty" Hershey.
VERSE:
Vanity is two-faced,
It’s pointless indeed.
Listen, my child,
A warning to heed.
Flowers and feathers,
Are distractions and vices.
Better to be thrifty,
And display social nices.
Think about humanity,
Instead of vanity.
VERSE:
Vanity is prideful,
It’s blacker than sin.
I am convinced that,
It’s awful as gin.
Why not stop joking,
Say something providential,
Times are getting harder,
You must be reverential.
Don’t think about profanity.
Who needs vanity?
BRIDGE:
If you look at yourself in the mirror all day,
Do you really think that your judgment is clearer in any way?
VERSE:
Vanity is foolish,
A waste of your time.
Heaven’s awaitin’.
Don’t mess up your prime.
Candies and kisses,
Are a blessing to cherish.
Chocolate is a wonder,
But don’t let virtue perish.
Most people love insanity.
It comes from vanity.
VERSE:
Vanity is fleeting.
It withers like grass.
Tongues need a tamin’.
Who wants to have sass?
Sermons and worship,
Are the wisest selections.
Piety and penance,
Bring about reflections.
Think about Christianity,
Instead of vanity. vanity, vanity.
Copyright 2018 Jennifer Waters
