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The Hurdy Gurdy Man
The Entertaining of a Shy Girl

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The Entertaining of a Shy Girl

Release date: 1st September 1968

From The Hurdy Gurdy Man

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About This Track

"The Entertaining of a Shy Girl" is a track by Donovan, from the album The Hurdy Gurdy Man, released 1st September 1968. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Donovan

Donovan

Lyrics

The Entertaining of a Shy Girl

[Verse 1]

I'll sing you a song

Paint you a painting

Dance you a dance

While you're waiting

[Verse 2]

What shall it be

Chocolate or soda?

I'm having tea

Do speak louder

[Verse 3]

Are you hungry?

Brown bread and treacle

Apple maybe?

I've a tree full

[Verse 4]

What do you know?

What can you tell me?

Something to show

Or to sell me

[Verse 5]

Ah, here he's coming, now

I'll say cheerio

Someone to meet

And she's waiting so I'll go

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Track details

From The Hurdy Gurdy Man

1968

Album

The Hurdy Gurdy Man

Release year

1968

—Hi It's Been a Long Time
—Hurdy Gurdy Man
—Peregrine
—Poor Cow
—Teas
—Tangier
—Teen Angel
—The Entertaining of a Shy Girl
—The River Song
—West Indian Lady
—The Sun Is a Very Magic Fellow
—What a Beautiful Creature You Are
—Get Thy Bearings
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Credits

Writer: Donovan
Producer: Mickie Most
Vocals: Donovan