A popular song from 1954
Words and music by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Refrain
The naughty lady of Shady Lane
Has the town in a whirl
The naughty lady of Shady Lane
Me-oh, my-oh, what a girl
- The naughty lady of Shady Lane
Has hit the town like a bomb
The back-fence gossip ain’t been this good
Since Mabel ran off with Tom
Our town was peaceful and quiet
Before she came on the scene
The lady has started a riot
Disturbin’ the suburban routine - You should see how she carries on
With her admirers galore
She must be givin’ them quite a thrill
The way they flock to her door
She throws those come-hither glances
At every Tom, Dick, and Joe
When offered some liquid refreshment
The lady never never says “no” - The things they’re trying to pin on her
Won’t hold much water, for sure
Beneath the powder and fancy lace
There beats a heart sweet and pure
She just needs someone to change her
And she’ll be nice as can be
If you’re in the neighborhood, stranger
You’re welcome to drop in and see
Last refrain
The naughty lady of Shady Lane
So delightful to hold
The naughty lady of Shady Lane
So delectable
Quite respectable
And she’s only nine days old
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: