Old John Braddle-um

English Songs Index


Number One, Number One
Now my song has just begun.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Two, Number Two,
They all like me and some like you.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Three, Number Three,
Some like you but they all like me.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Four, Number Four,
Some like a gate but I like a door.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Five, Number Five.
Some like ‘em dead but I like 'em live.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Six, Number Six,
Some like posts but I like sticks.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Seven, Number Seven,
Is just the same as Number Eleven.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Eight, Number Eight.
I like a door but some like a gate.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Nine, Number Nine,
Some like ale but I like wine.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Ten, Number Ten,
Some like a cock but I like a hen.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Eleven, Number Eleven,
Is just the same as Number Seven.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.

Number Twelve, Number Twelve.
If you want any more you must sing it yourself.
Rum tum taddle-um, old John Braddle-um,
Jolly country lads are we.