THE BACHELOR'S SONG
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While I keep my lonely hall, You are welcome one and all, As I sing my little song; Stay, I'll cheer you all day long— And sow my bachelor-buttons, And sow my bachelor-buttons. While this world is wild with glee, Chime I now my song to thee; In my bosom lurks no care, I can loiter everywhere— And sow my bachelor-buttons, And sow my bachelor-buttons. Oh dear, what a happy life For the man who has no wife, To bind with sore distresses, And silk and satin dresses— While he sows his bachelor-buttons, While he sows his bachelor-buttons. His heart is ever merry, His way is bright and cheery; No peevish baby crying, No jealous wife a-sighing— While he sows his bachelor-buttons, While he sows his bachelor-buttons. Ah! praise the God who hath given A life so much like heaven; Quit it? Oh no, I'll never, But live happy forever— And sow my bachelor-buttons, And sow my bachelor-buttons.