Rich Man, Poor Man

Rich man, poor man,

Beggar-man, thief.

Gentleman, Apothecary,

Indian Chief.

Soldier brave and

Sailor true.

Skilled physician,

Oxford blue.

Gouty nobleman,

Squire so hale,

Dashing airman,

Curate pale.

Tailor, drummer and

Stealer of beef,

One knows joy

And one knows grief.

Lady, Lady, on the seashore

You have children,

One to four.

O Lady, dear Lady,

You've kids by the score.

The eldest is --

Why, he's twenty-four!

You ought to marry a...

Rich man, poor man,

Beggar-man, thief.

Gentleman, Apothecary,

Indian Chief.

Soldier brave and

Sailor true.

Skilled physician,

Oxford blue.

Gouty nobleman,

Squire so hale,

Dashing airman,

Curate pale.

Tailor, drummer and

Stealer of beef,

One knows joy

And one knows grief.