American Old Time Song Lyrics: 14 The Patrol Wagon

Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 14

THE PATROL WAGON.
Dedicated to the Philadelphia Police Force.
Tune- "Climbing Up the Golden Stairs." '

I will tell you of a new invention,
That attracts much attention,
Riding in the patrol wagon;
If they think you've got no money,
They treat you awful funny,
While riding in the patrol wagon.

Chorus.
Then hear the gong striking,
'Tis warning for you all;
Oh, hear those men singing.
While riding in the patrol wagon.

At the Central Police Station
It causes quite a sensation,
Riding in the patrol wagon;
It will make you open your eyes,
And even look with surprise,
Riding in the patrol wagon.-Chorus.

The wagon is very quick,
It arrives quite on the tick,
Riding in the patrol wagon;
Not long after you hear the bell,
They'll throw you in a cell,
Riding in the patrol wagon.-Chorus.

Some of Philadelphia's biggest men
Have rode in it, all the same,
Riding in the patrol wagon;
They can hardly realize
That they've been criticized,
While riding in the patrol wagon.-Chorus.

If you want to know the way,
Just get drunk in Philadelphia,
Riding in the patrol wagon;
You'll be sorry for that time,
When you come to pay your fine,
For riding in the patrol wagon.-Chorus