ndeed!

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You see I am playing here,
Too, too, too, too;
When I've done with my flute,
I'll give it to you.

* * * * *

To see a greyhound catch a hare, is no news;
But to see a lamb hunting a bear, is strange indeed!

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The bear runs away, the
Lamb is pursuing;
If he catches the bear,
There'll be terrible doing.

* * * * *

To see an eagle spread her wings, is no news;
But to see an old man in leading strings, is strange indeed!

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Take care, grandpapa, lest
You should fall,
And if you want your
Chair--pray call.

* * * * *

To see a weaver throw his shuttle, is no news;
But to see a man get in a quart bottle, is strange indeed!

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You'll all be amazed to
See me get in,
And much more surprised
If I get out again.

* * * * *

To hear of a Frenchman eating a frog, is no news;
But to see a butcher stuck by a hog, is strange indeed!

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Don't hollo!
'Tis only a knife,
You never stuck a pig
So easy in your life.

* * * * *

To see a gardener gather a salad, is no news;
But to see an ass singing a ballad, is strange indeed!

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My voice is so fine,
And so charming the tune,
I expect for to sing at
The opera soon.

* * * * *

To see a man get a boat, is no news;
But to see a man jump down his throat, is strange indeed!

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If I once get my legs in
As far as my knees,
The rest will slip down
With a great deal of ease.

* * * * *

To see a dog baiting a bull, is no news;
But to see a ram spinning of wool, is strange indeed!

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Good lack a daisy!
How you grin,
To see a poor ram
Try to spin.

* * * * *

To see a tailor making a coat, is no news;
But to see a hog rowing a boat, is strange indeed!

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Step into my boat,
I'll give you a row,
I'm an excellent waterman,
All of you know.

* * * * *

To see a man fish in a moat, is no news;
But to see a monkey shaving a goat, is strange indeed!

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