Mama thinks I'm living in a convent

A secluded little convent

In the southern part of France

Mama doesn't even have an inkling

That I'm working in a nightclub

In a pair of lacy pants

So please sir if you run into my mama
Don't reveal my indiscretion

Give a working girl a chance
Hush up don't tell mama
Shush up don't tell mama
Don't tell mama whatever you do

If you have a secret
You bet I would keep it
I would never tell on you

I'm breaking every promise that I gave her

So won't kindly do a girl a great big favor
And please my sweet patater
Keep this from the mater
Though I'm still as pure as mountain snow

You can tell my Papa that's all right
'Cause he comes in here every night
But don't tell mama what you saw

Mama thinks I'm on a tour of Europe
With a couple of my school chums
And a lady chaperon
Mama doesn't even have an inkling

That I left them all in Antwerp
And I'm touring on my own

So please sir if you run into my mama
Don't reveal my indiscretion

Just leave well enough alone

Hush up don't tell Mama
Shush up don't tell Mama
Don't tell Mama whatever you do

If you have a secret
You bet I would keep it
I would never tell on you

You wouldn't want to get me in a pickle

And have her go and cut me up without a nickel
So let's trust one another
Keep this from my mother
Though I'm still as pure as mountain snow
You can tell my uncle here and now
'Cause he's my agent anyhow
But don't tell mama what you know

You can tell my grandma suits me fine
Just yesterday she joined the line
But don't tell mama what you know

You can tell my brother that ain't grim
'Cause if he squeals on me I'll squeal on him
But don't tell Mama bitte
Don't tell Mama please sir
Don't tell Mama what you know