CG7C
One fine day as I was walking down the street
G7
Spied a beggar man with rags upon his feet
CC7
Took a penny from my pocket
FFm
In his tin cup I did drop it
CG7C
I heard him say as I made my retreat
G7C
May the bird of paradise fly up your nose
G7
May an elephant caress you with his toes
CC7F
May your wife be plagued with runners in her hose
CG7C
May the bird of paradise fly up your nose
G7C
The laundry man is really on his toes
G7
Found a hundred dollar bill among my clothes
CC7
When he called me I came running
FFm
Gave him back his dime for phoning
CG7C
I heard him saying as I turned to go
repeat #2
G7C
I was way behind one day to catch the train
G7
The Taxi driver said We'll make it just the same
CC7
The speed cop made it with us
FFm
And as he wrote out the ticket
CG7C
I stood by politely waiting for my change
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