A Little Bit Off The Top Performer(s): Harry Bedford
Brown's a very old friend of mine Once I went to his house to dine Some of the aristocracy were there Ev'ryone of 'em thought me "great" And said, when they saw me lick my plate That I must be an American millionaire The waiter came into the room with a beautiful lump of pork And though I'd "wolfed" enough to feed a town I thought I'd like a sample of the crackling and the gravy So I loosened out my vest and said to Brown
Carve a little bit off the top for me! for me! Just a little bit off the top for me! for me! Saw me off a yard or two, I'll tell you when to stop All I want is a little bit off the top!
Once I made up my mind to roam And spend a week by the briny foam I'd never been far away from home before Ev'ryone of the family Were sorry indeed to part with me They all love Willie, especially ma-in-law They all came up and asked me for a lock of my golden hair I clipped 'em from the back and from the side At last I asked the missus which particular bit she fancied And she rubbed her nose and lovingly replied
Tear a little bit off the top for me! for me! Just a little bit off the top for me! for me! I'll fix it on the copperstick and use it for a mop All I want is a little bit off the top!
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