I used to hate purple - it wasn't my color
It gave to my skin an unhealthy pallor.

I wouldn't wear purple, or scarlet, or pink
Cus someone might see me - then what would they think??

I used to hate purple, it wasn't for me
It wasn't appropriate for a lady.

I wouldn't wear purple, it just wouldn't do
I wouldn't wear lavender or any other hue.

THEN - I read a poem - a WARNING to all
And the RED HAT SOCIETY got on the ball!

I bought a pink hat, and a purple tank top
And wouldn't you know it?? the world didn't stop!

Nobody cared what I had on my head
And nobody cared what my color choice said!

I found out that purple, in whatever hue
Had given me freedom that I never knew!

Now I don't care what others might think
I've joined with the women who live life on the brink!

We do what we like, and wear what we want!
Purple, pink and red are now colors to flaunt!

I used to hate purple - how silly of me!!
I took myself and my clothes too seriously.

If I don't have fun NOW, then when will I start?
I've spent too much time caring what others thought!

I'll wear my new colors with 'verve and elan'!
I'll greet other Red Hatters with a wave of my hand!

We'll all stand together, the reds and the pinks
We'll not give a damn what other folks think!

The Red Hat Society is far too much fun!
And I'm here to say - I'm PROUD TO BE ONE!!