If General Pakenham asks me to march towards the mighty Mississipp' , I'll stand well clear of the 'gators.
If I see Staggerlee, I'll compliment him on his hat & keep well clear.
I'll be polite to Mrs Floyd.
I'll keep sharp implements away from Tom Dooley.
If I ever get to Houston, I'll avoid bars and quarrels.
I won't ride any train with 16 or 21 coaches.
I'll walk right on past that House of the Rising Sun.
RtS
(but that'd leave me with nothing to sing about...oh, NOW I get it...)