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The Gayest Old Dude That's Out

by Uncle Dave Macon

on Classic Sides 1924-1938 (2004), Over The Mountain (1935-1938) Volume II (1987), Johnny Grey / The Gayest Old Dude That's Out

With laughter and good humor just to pass the time away
So while I'm here I'll do my best to please you while I stay
So come along and join my song and raise a merry shout
For in fact, I am and always was the gayest old dude that's out

Now ladies, young ladies, don't be melancholy
Just see, like me, let the game be jolly
Anything goes wrong with me I'll never cry nor pout
For in fact, I am and always was the gayest old dude that's out

To balls and parties I will go, for dancing I admire
And waltzing is a thing I own, of which I never tire
And should my partner squeeze my hand, and know what I'm about
I'll balance my lands end side on, from the gayest old dude that's out

Now ladies, young ladies, don't be melancholy
Just see, like me, let the game be jolly
Anything goes wrong with me I'll never cry nor pout
For in fact, I am and always was the gayest old dude that's out

The ladies all complain and say I'm such a winning stake
For if they would make love with me, I'm sure their heart would break
Anything goes wrong with me I'll never cry nor pout
For, in fact, I am and always was the gayest old dude that's out