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Wrapped in a Ribbon and Tied in a Bow Lyrics by Polyna Stoska, Helen Arden, Ellen Repp, Hope Emerson, Street Scene Ensemble

Street Scene

1949

[NEIGHBORS, variously]
Here they are
It's Jenny coming home from the graduation
Tell us how it happened, Jenny
[JENNY, spoken]
Well
[JENNY]
We sat in our snowy white dresses
And then it was my turn to go
"Your diploma!" they said, and I took it
Wrapped in a ribbon and tied in a bow
I felt like it must feel in heaven
What greater joy was there to know?
Then my mother gave me all these flowers
[JENNY & NEIGHBORS]
Wrapped in a ribbon and tied in a bow
[JENNY]
Happy me!
Could it be what I dared to hope in my heart
That I was the best in the scholarship test
Of the Gillihan School of Applied Commercial Art?
I could hardly believe when I heard it
On you we most proudly bestow
[CHARLIE & MARY]
This here annual Gillihan trophy!
[JENNY & NEIGHBORS]
Wrapped in a ribbon and tied in a bow
[NEIGHBORS]
Good for you! Good for you!
And for you, and for you, and you too!
[LIPPO, spoken]
That's fine, Mrs. Hildebrand
Makes you feel okay, I betcha
[MRS. HILDEBRAND, spoken]
Yes it does, I feel so proud and happy
But when I think of tomorrow and how we're all going to be dispossessed—
Oh, it's just so awful!
[MRS. MAURRANT]
Don't think of unhappy tomorrow
A brighter day's coming, I know
And I'm sure you will find more good fortune
[NEIGHBORS]
Wrapped in a ribbon and tied in a bow
[GIRLS]
School is done. Let's have fun
Let's kick out that old Mister Blues
[GIRLS & NEIGHBORS]
Come on, take my hand
It is grand, it is grand
To be young and be gay and be singing out the news
[NEIGHBORS]
To our street has come good news and glory
Wrapped in a ribbon and tied in a bow
Credits
Polyna Stoska

Polyna Stoska

Helen Arden

Helen Arden

Ellen Repp

Ellen Repp

Hope Emerson

Hope Emerson

Street Scene Ensemble

Street Scene Ensemble

About “Wrapped in a Ribbon and Tied in a Bow” by Polyna Stoska

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"Wrapped in a Ribbon and Tied in a Bow" is performed by Polyna Stoska, Helen Arden, Ellen Repp, Hope Emerson, Street Scene Ensemble. from the album "Street Scene" in 1949 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Wrapped in a Ribbon and Tied in a Bow", explore more songs by Polyna Stoska, Helen Arden, Ellen Repp, Hope Emerson, Street Scene Ensemble using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Wrapped in a Ribbon and Tied in a Bow" is credited to Polyna Stoska, Helen Arden, Ellen Repp, Hope Emerson, Street Scene Ensemble. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Wrapped in a Ribbon and Tied in a Bow" appears on "Street Scene" in 1949.

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