Source: SILVER Songster 1908I LOVE THE ROWDY DOWDY BOYSGenial, jovial, always full of mirth and funAre a lot of the boys that I admire, Quite outrageous are some of the deeds they've done, Yet to speak of them I never tire; Through the tricks and pranks at different times they've play'd, Very often ending in a noise, Some folks really seem as though they were afraid, When you mention Rowdy Dowdy Boys. Chorus Don't I have some fun With the rowdy dowdy boys, I'll bet ten to one On the rowdy dowdy boys, Jolly good boys in every way, Fond of mischief I must say, Are the roaring, tearing, never swearing, Rowdy dowdy boys. How I love to meet them when I'm at a ball, Innocently somehow they contrive, If the frolic or fun should be flagging at all, Start their fun and keep the game alive; Jokes and jests of both they have a brilliant store, They as entertainers ought to poise, Most gallant are they to the ladies nothing more, Never flirting rowdy dowdy boys. On their coach at Randwick they are always seen, Well known are their faces on a course, One and all are quite welcome they are far from mean, Each one knows the merits of a horse; Late at night sometimes they may be rolling home, Bells and knockers these are useful toys, First come, first served, none of them leave alone, Most mischievous rowdy dowdy boys. SITE SOURCE: Sydney Folklore Project - Section 14: CITY LIFE |