isn't Google great?! I was just trying to remember the lyrics this morning and "googled" the first line of the song...and WOW...seems it's not as obscure as I thought. I learned this song as a ssecond grader at Annie R. Morgan Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida. The year was probably 1952 or 1953. Mrs. Brooks was our music teacher and she decided that since it was pouring rain outside, this song would brighten our day. I had no idea it was being taught all across Florida. I taught it to my daughter...and the beat goes on. Thanks, ya'll!!!!