Yes! I'm French

from Happy Madness by Frenchy and the Punk

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When I came to America what a land to behold
all was so different so big and so bold
I was merely a young girl just ten years old
with a very strong accent and a rather large nose

Chorus:
Yes! I'm French, but don't hold it against me
Si vous parlez Français, won't you come my way
Yes! I'm French, but don't hold it against me…

I was teased at school and dressed kind of strange
by the time I was in college I was slightly deranged
cultural confusion just got worse with time
with age I say to hell with it and I drink lots of wine!

Chorus

I'm also half British confusing but true
imagine the inner turmoil I went through
when those jokers served up freedom fries
I saw lady liberty rolling her eyes

Chorus

Now for a living I sing and I dance
I travel the country and soon back to France
for my accent is gone so sad it makes me
but the worst of it is I lost it in New Jersey!

Chorus

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from Happy Madness, released July 5, 2010

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Frenchy and the Punk New Paltz, New York

Through their unmistakable blend of influences from post-punk, dark folk to new wave, goth & punk cabaret, FnP have forged their own distinct path since 2005, touring the US & Europe.
French-born Stephenson sings w/ a gothy heft & authority. Former punk bassist turned guitarist, live looping master Helland weaves his spidery electro/acoustic guitar noir riffage to perfectly complement Stephenson. ... more

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May 4

Washington Borough Pocket Park

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May 24

Park Theater Hudson

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Knoll Farm Campsite

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Little Buildings

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Dublin Castle

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