I Shall Wear Purple

Description

The text is from “Warning” by Jenny Joseph. This is a humorous song about a woman thinking about all the unruly things she will do when she is an old woman. To catch a glimpse of her “rebelious” actions, the first line reads, “When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn't go and doesn't suit me.” It's lighthearted and entertaining and great for a mezzo-soprano who is looking for a comic relief piece in a recital or any other similar occasion.