Burl Ives — When I was single
When I was single I used to comb my hair
Noo that I’m mairrit I huvnae the time to spare
Chorus:
Oh, it’s a life it’s a life, a weary weary life.
It’s better tae be single than tae be a marrit wife.
When I was single I used a powder Puff,
Noo that I’m mairrit I canny afford the stuff-
One shouts «Mammy, help me intae my pram.»
The ither shouts «Daddy, gie me a piece an’ jam.»
One shouts «Mammy, help me intae bed.»
The ither shouts, «Daddy, scratch my wooden leg.»
