My mother's grandma used to sing this song to her when she was young, and my mom sung it to me when I was little. However, I learned it a little different: When I was born my pa and ma They looked at me and said "oh pshaw" The dr. said its a girl I think And pa went out and got a drink. Now pa says I look like ma and ma says I look like pa Aunt jane says I look like a quince I've been a stepchild ever since But, I know what I'll do by and by I'll eat some worms, and then I'll die and when I'm gone just wait and see you'll all be sorry that you picked on me One morning just at 4 o'clock I heard somebody pick the lock I knew it was papa sure as sin I opened the door and let him in What time is it said ma 12 o'clock said pa Just then the cukoo cukooed 4 and pa, he made me cukoo 8 times more I'm so very lonesome, awful sad It's a long time since I've been glad but, I'll know what I'll do by and by I'll get the measles, and then I'll die and when I'm gone, just wait and see You'll all be sorry that you picked on me!
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