POOR OLD JONATHAN BING

 By Beatrice Curtis Brown

Poor old Jonathan Bing

Went out in his carriage to visit the King,

But everyone pointed and said, "Look at that!

Jonathan Bing has forgotten his hat!"

Poor old Jonathan Bing

Went home and put on a new hat for the King,hat

But by the palace the soldier said, "Hi!

You can't see the King; you've forgotten your tie!"

Poor old Jonathan Bing,

He put on a beautiful tie for the King,

But when he arrived, and Archbishop said, "Ho!

You can't come to court in pajamas, you know!"

Jonathan BingJonathan Bing's house

Poor old Jonathan Bing

Went home and addressed a short note to the King:

"If you please will excuse me, I won't come to tea;

For home's the best place for all people like me!"