My mother used to sing this. I'm guessing it's an old British music hall song, but I've never seen it anywhere, including here, where every song ever sung must have shown up at one time or another. Any info or ideas? Send back the little canary That woke us up every morn Send back the little white nightie The nightie that never was worn Send back the little blue bloomers You'll find them under the bed Lovers should send back their presents, I think, After their romance has fled. And I'll send back Johnny and Ethel The only gifts I got from you Lovers should send back their presents, I think, When their engagement is through. Typing this out, I realize that the POV is that of a man, but I only and always associate it with my mother.
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