My Dear old Father in law used to sing this song at family reunions all were Londoners born an bred, I beleive the words went like this. One Sunday afternoon I went to take a walk I walked as far as Petticoat Lane and there I had a talk To a man who was selling birds; I asked for a view of his stock. I handed over half a crown and he gave me back a ... Chorus : Cock-a-Doodle Doo. It's nothing to do with you. It's a very small cock, but it's all he's got And it's nothing to do with you. I put the cock under my coat to shelter it from the rain. When half way down the lane the cock began to crow. A lady was passing by, she gave me a bit of a shock: She placed her hand beneath me coat and grabbed the end of me ... Chorus : My friends I must away for I can no longer stay. If I did not stay I'd be miles away But before I go there is something I'd like to know. Is there any young lady here tonight who would like to borrow me ... CHO :
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