When I was a doughboy in Paris

I found a jewel so rare

Not in a famous museum

But at the Folies Bergère

Later in April came orders

Report to the front via train

And as I sped though the darkness

I hummed a familiar refrain

(one two three four!)

[Refrain]

Bijou, oh you sweet little tart

Bijou, you've captured my heart

Oh, Bijou, since we've been apart

I've been so lonely

You are the only one

Who makes me feel I could weather the storm

Memories of you are keeping me warm

Oh you gotta be tough, my little jewel in the rough

Bijou, I miss you

[Refrain]

Bijou, oh you sweet little tart

Bijou, you've captured my heart

Oh, Bijou, since we've been apart

I've been so lonely

You were the only one

Who makes me feel I could weather the storm

Memories of you are keeping me warm

Oh you gotta be tough, my little jewel in the rough

Bijou, I love you