Silver Unto Gold

When I was a young man, and started to roam
My father said son now before you leave home
My advice I will give you, is the best thing to do
Save up a few pennies each week for your pool

Now when you have rambled and been all through life
Don't ever be bashful in taking a wife
For a woman is a comfort to a man I must say
And all will go well if you pull the right way

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For your copper will grow unto silver
And your silver will grow unto gold
And in this you will find very useful
To help you my boy when you're old


Now the dear girl you marry, you must not neglect
For she will look on you always with respect
For your troubles and trials you can share with your wife
And all will go well as your journey through life

When you have money your friend's will come round
When you haven't any, they're hard to be found
You may think you have many, but you'll find in the end
Is that your own money will be your best friend.

Now the man who is lazy, I’m sorry to say
For the sake of a penny, someday he will pay
Keep your head above water my boy, if you can
And all will go well, if you follow my plan.

Writer unknown