When Hitler Was Littler
ducer, Herbert Farjeon, has persuaded the Lord Chamberlain to pass these verses for use in his Little Non-Stop Revue. First attempt was in 1936; second in 1938, third in April. All were unsuccessful. Success came in September. Here it is: FTER the fourth attempt, the pro» Every nation has a patriotic Ballad that it loves to sing But the consequence is so chaotic, Why not try the other thing? Kindness and _ consideration’s What old Europe seems to miss, Wherefore let the democratic nations All join hands and then sing thisEven Hitler had a mother, Even Adolph had a ma, When he was a baby he was cross perhaps But all he wanted was a change of maps — naps. Though we may be furious with Hitler, And his ways are tar from nice, Let’s remember that when he was littler Someone called him Angel-fice. Though we may not quite agree with Goebbels, Like his Mummy, let us say: "True, he always dribbles when he burbles — That’s his baby way."
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 26, 22 December 1939, Page 38
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172When Hitler Was Littler New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 26, 22 December 1939, Page 38
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