With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm

"With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm" is a darkly humorous song, written in 1934 by R. P. Weston and Bert Lee, originally performed by Stanley Holloway. It tells of how the ghost of Anne Boleyn haunts the Tower of London, seeking revenge on Henry VIII for having her beheaded.

It has been covered by many performers, including:

It has appeared in many shows, including:

Original recording by Roy Barbour in 1934 on Rex Records 8342 A with The Lion and Albert on the b side (http://www.45worlds.com/78rpm/record/8342)