CYRIL DUNCAN
Hawthorne Qld
Recorded
Note: Cyril said he “learnt this from the singing of Bob Dyer"
Tune: Fashionable Fred

The Tramp

How many men there are, who ride in fortune's car
And bolt and bar the door against the poor
They have mansions, lots of gold
But their hearts are icy cold
If you'll follow me, you'll find this story true

If ever you meet a tramp
Who bears misfortunes stamp
Do not shun but freely give
Give to him a hearty grip
Wish him luck upon his trip
And remember that the poor tramp has to live

I once did know a tramp
Who people called a scamp
And on him set the dogs
Lest he might steal
And without a word of a lie
I saw him kneel down and pray
And I know that God will hear he tramp's appeal

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