On the bridge of Avignon
They are dancing, they are dancing,
On the bridge of Avignon
They are dancing all around.
1 The handsome gentlemen go this way
And then again go that way
Chorus
2 The pretty dames go this way
And then again go that way.
Chorus.
- 1309 popes resided here until 1403 but from 1378 on, there were twin popes, one in Rome and one in Avignon, until 1417.
- A quick tour-no parking for the big van.
- Harriet got to dance under the bridge. No time to get on top.