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Thread #109740   Message #2503993
Posted By: GUEST,Larry
29-Nov-08 - 12:29 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: I will build a hut for dad out on the...
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I will build a hut for dad out on the bac
I have the last two pages from the song - remnants of a book my mother sang/played from. I'd appreciate the starting lyrics if someone has given you them.

Verse 1: .....
The old man now was in the way since no more gold he had.
We don't need dad, he said to his wife, I just wnat you and Ned.
What shall we do? his wife replied, the husband smiled and said.

CHORUS:
I will build a hut for dad, out on the back of the lot,
All he'll need is a ta-ble, a stove and an old fashioned cot.
And when we're rid of my old man, things will be brighter fore me,
With just you and little Ned, my own dear family.

Verse 2...
That is where I will put you and there you'll have to stay,
The father sobbed and cried aloud, "Oh, please, my little Ned,
will you forgive me child?" he sobbed, "And forget that I e'er said:

CHORUS: