Some people declare that this life is a fraud,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.
It furnishes nothing the wise can applaud,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.
I never take stock in what such people say,
To look on the bright side of things is my way,
I'm fond of a lark and I'm lively and gay,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.

A grumbling person I cannot endure,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.
There is plenty of fun in the world, I am sure,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.
Enjoy all the pleasure that comes in your way,
And don't care a copper for what people say,
For life isn't much when all's work and no play,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.

Just look at Ben Butler, how easy he goes,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.
He jokes with his friends and he laughs at his foes,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.
He goes along smiling, takes all he can get,
There's no-one been able to put him down, yet,
He'll be the next President too, you can bet!
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.

About the young ladies, I'll make a remark,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.
Whatever you hear me declare, keep it dark,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.
The jersey's a garment, the men all declare,
That gives a young ladie an elegant air,
It shows off the form to perfection, I swear,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.

The old 'Mother Hubbard's' a garment of taste,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.
Although just a little too short in the waist,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.
But a young ladie's always perfection complete,
And dress how she may she will always be neat,
In gentlmen's eyes she will always be sweet,
But for goodness sake, don't say I told you.