American Old Time Song Lyrics: 11 The Manilla Boy
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 11
THE MANILLA BOY.
I would not have a farmer
That works among the dirt,
I'd rather have the manilla boy
That wears the ruffled shirt,
That wears the ruffled shirt;
I'd rather have the manilla boy
That wears the ruffled shirt.
I would not have a blacksmith
That works among the coal,
I'd rather have the manilla boy
That carries the sack of gold,
That carries the sack of gold;
I'd rather have the manilla boy
That carries the sack of gold.
I would not have a miller
That works within the mill,
I'd rather have the manilla boy,
Because his name is Bill,
Because his name is Bill;
I'd rather have the manilla boy,
Because his name is Bill.