I was born at half past 12, almost one in the morning;

I was born at half past one, almost two in the morning.

Now my birthday comes again and i don't know how old i am;

Half past one or two or three, almost 4 in the morning.



I was born at half past four, almost 5 in the morning;

I was born at half past six, almost 7 in the morning;

How old am i, you ask of me? one year younger than i used to be;

Half past 7, half past 8, half past nine in the morning.



I was born at half past nine, almost ten in the morning;

I was born at 1/2 past ten, almost 'leven in the morning;

Today my age is tweedle and 'twee i'm prettier than i used to be;

Half past 'leven, half past 'leven, almost 12 in the morning.



Words: woody guthrie (1950) - music: billy bragg (1996)



Billy bragg: acoustic guitar

Natalie merchant: vocal