In China there lived a little man,
His name was Ching-a-lee, Ching-a-lee Chan,
His head was big and his feet were small
So that little man didn't walk at all

Oh, Cing-a-lee Ching-a-lee, Cing-a-lee Chan,
He go Hi go (could have been "I go," kids mis-hear) Happy Man
Cube-a-lo brisco ban-gio.
Gallopy Wallopy Chin-ee-oh

Mrs. GoHighGo, big and fat
She had money but he did not
So out the window he did go
To play a tune on his ban-gio

Chorus:

Now, Mrs. GoHighGo, with words of love
She raised the window high above
And slammed it down on Ching-a-lee Chan
And that was the end of the Chinaman.

Chorus:

I was fascinated by the different versions. To us kids (and I think most kids) it was nonsense verses with a fun tune.

There are songs about all races floating around. I'll be happy when everyone is some shade of brown and we can all get over it.

This thread is about researching a song. If you are offended, it is because you chose to be offended. Everyone is in charge of their own feelings. Let the information keep coming.