Old Joe Clark

Album: Googolplex & Other Numbers

Lyrics

v1)  I wished I had a nickel, wished I had a dime
Wished I had a pretty little girl - kiss her all the time



CH:  Round and around, Old Joe Clark
Round and around I say
Round and around, Old Joe Clark
I’m a’goin’ away



v2)  I went down to Old Joe’s house
He invited me for supper
I stubbed my toe on the table leg
And shoved my nose in the butter



CH 2: Round and around, Old Joe Clark
Round and around I say
I’d travel ‘bout 10,000 miles
To hear your banjo play



v3) Old Joe had a big ol’ mule 
His name was Morgan Brown
And every tooth in that mule’s head 
Was eighteen inches ‘round



CHORUS 1



v4)  I’d never marry an old school teacher
Tell you the reason why
She blows her nose in old cornbread
And calls it pumpkin pie



CHORUS 1



v4) Old Joe Clark he went to heaven 
Ridin’ on a rail
A sweet potato in one hand 
And a possum by the tail



CHORUS 1 & 2

Credit

traditional, arr. Jack Pearson