Jelly Jake and Butter Bill One dark night when all was still Pattered down the long, dark stair, And no one saw the guilty pair; Pushed aside the pantry-door And there found everything galore,— Honey, raisins, orange-peel, Cold chicken aplenty …[Continue]
A Toe Rime
Tassle is a captain, Tinsel is a mayor, Tony is a baker-boy With ’lasses in his hair, Tipsy is a sailor, With anchors on his chest, And Tiny is the baby boy Who bosses all the rest. Leroy F. Jackson…[Continue]
Timothy Grady
Poor little Timothy Grady Screwed up his face at a lady, And, jiminy jack! It wouldn’t come back. The louder he hollered The tighter it grew, His eyes are all red And his lips are all blue. Oh, mercy me, …[Continue]
Blue Flames And Red Flames
Blue flames and red flames In a world all dark; Blue flames and red flames, And a tiny spark Hurrying to heaven, lest it should be late; Lest the cautious seraphim close the shining gate, And leave the little wanderer …[Continue]
A Free Show
Mister McCune Can whistle a tune, Old Uncle Strong Can sing us a song, Benjamin Biddle Can play on the fiddle, Captain O’Trigg Can dance us a jig, And I, if I’m able, Will tell you a fable. Leroy F. …[Continue]
Whenever I Go Out To Walk
Whenever I go out to walk, All the geese begin to gawk; And when I start to wander back, All the ducks begin to quack. Leroy F. Jackson…[Continue]
Moon, O Moon In The Empty Sky
Moon, O Moon in the empty sky, Why do you swing so low? Pretty moon with the silver ring And the long bright beams where the fairies cling, Where do you always go? I go to the land of the …[Continue]
Romulus
Romulus, Romulus, Father of Rome, Ran off with a wolf And he wouldn’t come home. When he grew up He founded a city With an eagle, a bear, And a tortoise-shell kitty. Leroy F. Jackson…[Continue]
The Army Of The Queen
O the Army of the Queen, The Army of the Queen, Some are dressed in turkey-red And some are dressed in green; A colonel and a captain, A corporal in between, Their guns are filled with powder And their swords …[Continue]
If I Were Richer
If I were richer I’d buy a pitcher With scenery on it. ’Jolica ware— Storks here and there, And a funny affair With ladies on it. In half a minute I’d mix up in it A wonderful drink— Peppermint, ice, …[Continue]
Cella Ree And Tommy To
Two funny friends that you all know Are Cella Ree and Tommy To. About as queer as friends can be, Are Tommy To and Cella Ree. For hours they sit there grim and stable Side by side upon the table. …[Continue]
The King Had A Platter
The King had a platter Of brisket and batter, The Prince had a Bellington bun, The Queen had a rose To put to her nose As soon as the dinner was done….[Continue]
