Classic Poem

VERSE

Rent overdue,
My sister has measles.
Hole in my shoe,
My belt's drawn tight.
My income is nil,
My in-laws are weasels.
My present is dark,
My future's a fright.
But as long as you are there,
What in the world do I care?

REFRAIN 1

Though hope is low,
I'm aglow when you smile at me.
Life is simple as A-B-C.
Not a thought in my head,
Not a care in the world.
Though skies are gray,
I'm as gay as a Disney cow,
Not a wrinkle upon my brow.
Not a cent in the red,
Not a care in the world.
I view the scene
Like that old queen of Russia;
As Kate the Great
Used to state long ago,
" Nichevo! "
So if I move
In a groove with a giddy trot,
I'm a-trottin' because I've got
Not a bean in my pot,
Not a care in the world!

REFRAIN 2

Though I can't jive,
I revive when I see your face.
Not a limp in my merry pace,
Not a crimp in my style,
Not a care in the world.
Though I'm a wreck,
I can peck if you take a chance.
Not a shine on my blue serge pants,
Not a crack in my smile,
Not a care in the world.
Why should I fret
When I bet on a sure thing?
Like Nick the Greek
Used to say ev'ry day,
" Yip-i-ay! "
So if I'm struttin'
With nuttin' ahead in store,
There's a reason I said before.
I'll repeat it once more,
Not a care in the world!