How I came to get this hat is really kind of funny:
My grandpa died and left to me his property and money,
But when the will it was read out, they told me straight and flat--
If I would have his money, I would have to wear his hat. CHORUS

Now when I go to the opera house all in the opera season,
Someone's sure to shout at me without the slightest reason.
And when I go to a chowder club to get a bite to eat,
Someone in the party is sure to shout at me: CHORUS

[There's a third verse, but I don't recall it now: it's been a long time since I performed this.]

Hope this helps a bit, at least.

Bill