Write a lovely letter boy With swops 'nd sweeps and urls Calligrapher's just the thing to help you win your girl
Then you'll need to dress up smart The tailor's here by chance He'll stitch your trousers, hole your belt in fine couture of France Your shoes, my goodness, how they're worn, but you're too young to know
That nothing courts a woman's scorn more than scuffs on the toe The cobbler can attend to that
Meanwhile, you must have cake The baker and the patisserie need work for goodness sake
Hi dee diddly um de dum de day
What a merry time we'll have upon your wedding day
Hi dee diddly um de dum de day
There's work for all when little boys get married
That pointy cone upon your head, you can't be wearing that The milliner will fix you up With proper high silk hats.
The bride, of course, she'll need a dress On that we must agree. The seamstress, my young lover, How grateful she'll be!
The rings, by gum, did I forget? That's my favorite part. The vows, the whole romantic mess, That's a jeweler's art!
And so our handy work Is yours if you incline, But our livelihood's at stake, So don't go and change your mind!
Hi dee diddly um de dum de day!
What a merry time we'll have upon your wedding day
Hi dee diddly um de dum de day!
There's work for all when little boys get married!