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]
Hipperty, Clickerty, Clackerty, Bang
Hipperty, clickerty, clackerty, bang, Get in a corner as fast as you can! The sideboard is tipsy, the table is mad, The chairs have lost all the sense that they had. So hipperty, clickerty, clackerty, bang, Get in a corner …[Continue]
The Freighter
Through fog and rain I run my train Wherever the track is laid, And over the road I carry a load Whenever the freight is paid. A kaddy of tea For Genessee, For Troy an empty crate, A man in …[Continue]
Old Molly Is Lowing
Old Molly is lowing and lowing ’Way down in the old meadow lot. I’ve given her water and clover, And all of the apples I’ve got; But she won’t eat a thing that I give her, And never drinks even …[Continue]
Water
There’s water in the rain barrel, And water in the well, There’s lots of water in the pond Where Hannah Hawkins fell. There’s water in the ocean, And water in the skies, And when a fellow blubbers He gets water …[Continue]
What’s The Use
“What’s the use,…[Continue]
Doubbledoon
Bobbin rode a rocking-horse ’Way down to Doubbledoon, He told his little sister He’d be back that afternoon. But maybe after all she didn’t Understand him right, For he wasn’t back again Till the middle of the night. And what …[Continue]
Lock And Key
“I am a gold lock.” “I am a gold key.” “I am a silver lock.” “I am a silver key.” “I am a brass lock.” “I am a brass key.” “I am a lead lock.” “I am a lead key.” …[Continue]
The Little Moppet
I had a little moppet, I put it in my pocket, And fed it with corn and hay. There came a proud beggar. And swore he should have her; And stole my little moppet away….[Continue]
