The version we learned from my Russian grandma was:
"Abie had a dry goods store Business was so bad Asked his wife for advice This is what she said Take a lot of kerosene Spritz it on the floor Take a match, give a scratch Dry goods store no more."
Sang with a proper Yiddish accent and forgive possible lapse of memories aroundv60 years later. : )
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