I learned this back in the 60's, from Paul Sykes. Here is his version: To a dance I did go, where the gowns were cut low Held up only by a strap There was one startling dress that intrigued me, I confess- It was made out of a map Her back was Brazil, her chest was Bunker Hill And just a little bit below was Mexico Her shoulder blades were Nipponese, And on her bosom, there was Greece Her waist was Siam, her hips were Hindustan I'm not quite certain of her thighs Because just then I saw my wife, and to avoid a lot of strife I let the rest of the world go by.
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