I GAVE the man a ten-cent fare
When I got on the train.
The sun was shining in the sky,
A great big drop fell in my eye—
It had begun to rain.
Oh, yes! It was a glorious reign,
The reign of good Queen Bess;
The people were quite happy then,
The women, children, and the men,
Each with a fine address.
I tried to find your old address,
But no, it was not there;
I looked down cellar for it, and
I thought I had it in my hand
When I came up the stair.
Good gracious! how the people stare,
When I am off my guard;
They watch my feet when I go out,
(I always push my feet about)
All three feet—in the yard.
I told the clerk I’d take a yard;
I don’t know what I’ll do,
As your clock says it’s now half-past,
And mine, although it’s somewhat fast,
Says it is half-past, too.
I walked a mile and then walked two,
Not knowing where to go;
Then I came home and ate some fish—
Some shad upon a shallow dish—
And went out for a roe.