I'm not a wealthy man, but I've hit upon a plan That will render me as happy as a King And if you will allow me I'll tell it to you now For time you know is always on the wing Work boys work and be contented As long as you've enough to buy a meal The man you may rely, will be wealthy by and bye If he'll only put his shoulder to the wheel.
Will fretting make you fat? No, there's nothing gained by that Assist yourselves and fortune will help you Tears are only vain, if defeated try again You'll find it all the better if you do.
So Work boys work and be contented As long as you've enough to buy a meal The man you may rely, will be wealthy by and bye If he'll only put his shoulder to the wheel.