They put me in my little crib and rocked me too and fro
They fed me with the greatest care, they'd dance me and would sing
And when I sat upon a chair, they tied me in with string.
Chorus: Just a little bit of string
Such a tiny little thing
Tied as tightly as string could be
So that if I tried to play I could never slip away
For they'd got me on a string you see.
When I was rather older as a first of April treat
I used to take a penny out and drop it in the street
And when a careless passer-by to pick it up would spring
The penny used to rise and fly upon a bit of string.
Chorus: Just a little bit of string
Such a tiny little thing
And as slender as string could be
But the man would stand and swear when the penny wasn't there
For I'd got it on a string you see.
And now I'm quite a woman, and expect to be a wife
I will not lead the customary miserable life
My husband shall be safe at home, as happy as a King
And if he ever tries to roam, I'll try a bit of string.
Chorus: Just a little bit of string
Such a tiny little thing
Shall I tell you what the string may be
Make him put his slippers on, and be sure his boots are gone
And I've got him on a string you see.
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