The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #19530   Message #3647567
Posted By: BobL
02-Aug-14 - 03:33 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Thou Poor Bird: A lovely, simple round...
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Thou Poor Bird: A lovely, simple round...
The Navy version included the couplet
Do you get a funny feeling
When they bounce upon the ceiling,

not referring to ears, needless to say.


Incidentally my family used to sing this round, to a major version of the "poor bird" tune:
May God bless
All friends here
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
.