[performed sometimes live at concerts]



There once was a farmer who took a young miss

To the side of his barn where he gave her a lecture

On horses and chickens and eggs

And told her that she had such beautiful manners

That suited the girl of his charms

A girl that he wanted to take him his washing and ironing

And if she did they would be married

And have...



...sweet violets

Sweeter than the roses

Covered all over from head to toe

Sweet violets



That’s where my name’s strong

Mary say, i’ve got to go

He don’t mind that dead wall that appeared

Next to rude and lied and he knew anyway

So goodnight and thank you very much


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