My Father used to sing this and a host of other ditties when he was in a good mood on our regular Sunday Afternoon Drives, way back in the 1940's. [A post-WWII tradition, long before Television]. It's interesting to see the first verse, which Dad never sang, and the last verse, which I probably just don't remember. Dad had a huge repertoire of what I believe could have been mild Music Hall songs. When he was at school his teacher used to select a child to 'perform' and as Dad considered himself a no-talent person, he researched a lot of amusing, tongue-twisting songs, which he sang in a deadpan totally tuneless fashion, to the delight of all. Thank you so much for providing the extra words for me! MY kids will be delighted.
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