Oh ! Hé ! Hein ! Bon ! [English translation]

What did I do with my keys

my documents, my glasses?

My jacket, my lorgnon

my big accordion's case?

Yes, I know

I'm distrait but I don't want

People to make fun of me1

Enough! Alright?

Where did I put all my tools

my umbrella and my pipe?

My drum and my in-law2

and my auntie from St-Flour?

Yes, I know

I'm distrait but I don't want

People to make fun of me1

Enough! Alright?

Where is my sheep, walking cane

my uncle and my sausage?

That academician

cousin of mine, Celestin?3

Yes, I know

I'm distrait but I don't want

People to make fun of me1

Grrrr!

Where are my drops, my pastilles

my syrup, my camomile?4

My potion and tablet

my hat and all of my shots?

Yes, I know

I'm distrait but I don't want

People to make fun of me1

Enough! Alright?

What have I done with the words

of this bloody blasted song?

They're probably at home;5

I must have forgot' 'em there!6

Yes, I know

I'm distrait but I don't want

People to make fun of me1

Enough! Alright?

1. a. b. c. d. e. lit. "I lose everything but what I don't want is to be made fun of"2. lit. "my sister-in-law"3. lit. "my cousin Celestin who was an academician"4. chamomile tea5. lit. "I have forgotten them (the lyrics); they must be at home"6. contraction of "I must have forgotten them there" for meter purposes