The Chaperone - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
THE CHAPERONE. Copyright, 1893, by T. B. Harms & Co. Composed by W. Barton. 
A crisp, young chaperone, who is always bright and gay; And when they dare not go alone, they always take a chaperone, To take the curse away, to take the curse away. Although it's far from pleasing to be severe and hurt, I'm chaperone this evening, that all of you may flirt. A crisp, young chaperone, who is always bright and gay; And when they dare not go alone, they always take the chaperonc, To take the curse away, to take the curse away. 
A gay, young chaperone, who is full of fun and dash; And captivating at a glance, will set your sluggish heart adance; And eyes that fire and flash, and eyes that fire and flash; But still she's oft demurely, quite shy, reserved and plain; Perhaps you think so surely her heart and hand you'll gain. A crisp, young chaperone, who is always bright and guv: And when they dare not go alone, they always take the chaperone. To take the curse away, to take the curse away.