Old man Kensey wants to be a sign painter First he's got to learn to read He's gonna be a clown on TV Flexes his elbow taut and free That's my folly I believe Drink up the lake, Kensey's awake If that's my folly that's my mistake Old man Kensey wants to be a goalie First he's got to learn to count He's gonna be a clown on a circus mount Letters to be signed and dropped off That's my folly Kensey's going far John, Bill and Ed, stand on your head If that's my folly I'm ready to go Old man Kensey wants to be a dog catcher First he's got to learn to stand He's gonna be a clown in a marching band Letters to be signed, ransom, greed If that's my folly I believe Drink up the lake, John, Bill and Ed If that's my folly that's my mistake Kensey's awake, stand on your head If that's my folly I'm ready to go Drink up the lake, stand on your head If that's my folly I'm ready to go
