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Thread #120057   Message #2607972
Posted By: GUEST,snicklebugs5
09-Apr-09 - 09:08 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Bobby and His Sled
Subject: Lyr Req: 'Bobby and his sled'
I am trying to find the final lyrics for a song my Grandpa used to sing to his grandkids. It is called "Bobby and his sled". Here is what I remember:

When Bobby was a little lad, I knew him years ago
He used to take his sled to school whenever there was snow.
He was a gallant little lad, he had a heart that was filled with pride.
Every day he'd take the little girls for a ride.

One day Bobby came to school with an apple in his hand.
He told the girls to stand in line, obeyed was his command.
Then he threw the apple far away and turning 'round he said:
"The one who brings my apple back may always ride my sled."

Well, a rush and scamper and all the girls ran quickly for the prize.
And soon a pile of pinafores was all that met my eyes.
Suddenly a little girl with cheeks like roses red
Demurely brought the apple back and blushing hung her head.

Well, she rode that day on Bobby's sled and every day of course.
Its hard to tell who liked it best the rider or the horse.
But certainly they kept it up all through the winter long.
'Til springtime smiled upon the earth and all the snow was gone.

The years went by, the girl she grew in beauty and in grace
And Bobby's 19th year had put a mustache on his face
Discarded was the little sled for a team of grey's and sleigh
Fulfilled the promise he had made to the little girl in play

One day to the Parson's drove and there before them all
She promised to love Bobby and his sled and all
And now my story's ended," said Grandma with a sigh.
The little boy was your grandpapa and the little girl was I

(This is the part I don't remember too well)
So they rode that day on Grandpa's sled and the children laughed with glee.
Now rush and scamper off to bed as quickly as can be.....?????



Thanks for any help!
Mom of 5 snicklebugs