The Clockwork Maid Lyrics & Chords By The Clockwork Dolls

Allison:
I am the governess, patient and true
Charged with the making a lady of you
Come down from that tree and put on your shoes
There's things to be learnt and there's no time to lose

Helene, you must learn to curtsy properly, like so
Now, you try

Helene:
Ow, sorry!

Alison:
Oh dear!

Helene:
Alison, can we go outside to the archery range?

Alison:
No! It's time for your lessons

Helene:
But you promised to teach me how to shoot!

Alison:
*ahem*

These things are important, you're nearly eighteen
Your wedding's just one year away
Your posture's atrocious, your hair isn't clean
Your petticoat's starting to fray

I saw Charles again today

Helene:
O, don't talk to me about that oaf.

Alison:
He's a fine gentleman

Helene:
I can't stand him!

Alison:
You don't have to stand him, just be a good wife;
A jewel in the peerage's crown
This party will launch off the rest of your life
Your destiny's worldly renown
I know that it chafes but it's all by design
You'll be the most beautiful bride
And then will come children... well, all in good time
A new generation to bide

Alison:
Helene, take off your party dress before you run. Otherwise you might... fall down the stairs

Helene:
I'm alright! Oooo... Ow!

Alison:
Oh dear!

I am the governess, patient it's true
But I don't think that I'll make a lady of you
You're dirty and wild and a little bit mad
But, strange as it seems, that isn't so bad
The big day's tomorrow, so rest well my sweet
The morning will come all too soon

Helene's counterpoint:
You are the governess
Don't make a lady of me
Dirty and wild, little bit mad
Strange as it seems, that isn't so bad
I won't sleep, I can't sleep!
Morning will come all too soon!

Allison:
Why does the night come to find me
Dancing alone in a dress of the moon?
I am here to perfect her, to push her into the sun
Seems all my life has been building to this day
Then why would I give, give it all away
For just another ordinary day?