Story Behind The Song

Annie Gould was my Mother, a Dickensian delight. She "crossed over" a few years ago, and I wanted to honor her and her life with this song.

Song Description

As the English warbride came off the boat, she read the sign "Pizzeria-io," but soon discovered it was 10 cents! (She wasn't familar with American money and was a self-professed "greener," i.e. otb (off the boat). She loved telling her stories, and they

Lyrics

True-life story of the journey of an English warbride who made her home in America. The ship she traveled on was also transporting wounded soldiers back home. (Please note this is a rough demo, but when recorded, it will be gorgeous! Recording coming up soon, sooner if you need it post-haste :o)

She came to America on the QE1 (Queen Elizabeth ship)
Sailing away, towards the western sun
Down below were the injured men
Everyone was told the soldier boys could use a friend

Soon, she stood on the dock
The wind blowing through her hair
The smell of sulfur in the air
And, all the carts before her singing their songs

Singing "pizzeria-io" and "a dozen roses for your beau"
Can I have this pair of bananas, Joe?
No more rations, don't you know
"Pizzeria-io"

And, she loved this country like it was her own
'Wasn't long before it was a place called home
After air raid shelters and a small, cold flat
Mom was happy and relieved to be just where she was at

If we were poor, well, we almost didn't know
With home-cooked meals and pretty clothes
And, all the songs and stories filling the air, singing....

(Chorus)

(Bridge)
And, though they say that she's moved on
I know she's with me still
'Cuz every time I sing this song
I see her standing by the window sill
Singing, "Climb upon my knee..."

(Solo)

Singing, "Pizzeria-io"
And, to the English rose, a cheerio
It's a long way back to that distant shore
But, I'll be seeing you down the road
"Pizzeria-io"

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
ssdesigns	esther valentine	3/15/2009