Mabel

(B. Birkefeld/S. Walker)

Oh Mabel if you're able come on down into the stable
You can come to no harm in your Grandpappy's barn
I was hearin' while out shearin' that your Grandpappy's a fearin'
'Cause the shearers are all cheering in your Grandpappy's barn

Now the hay is mighty soft in your grandpappy's loft
So we should be makin' whoopee while the moon shines bright
We'll make a warm grassy cradle
So come on with me Mabel
If you're able in the stable sow some wild oats tonight

Oh Mabel don't forsake me please my darlin' won't you take me
'Cause a man gets kinda lonely in your Grandpappy's barn
Now my hand ain't all that thrillin' and the sheep are all unwilling
But it could be real fulfillin' in your Grandpappy's barn

If a whisper in the dark is the thing to make you spark
I'll be chatterin' like a monkey while the moon shines bright
So join me in a cosy huddle
Mabel we can kiss and cuddle
And we won't get into trouble if we do things right.

Oh Mabel if you're ready won't you please be my steady
It could be so much fun if we two were joined as one
'Cause the way that we've been beddin' I fear that we are headin'
For a nasty shotgun weddin' when there's a swellin' in your tum

The preacher (hallelujah)'s comin' soon, we'll be married before noon
And the honeymoon ain't stopping while the moon shines bright
'Cause I swear I'll never leave you
Oh Mabel please believe it
That the barn will be our love nest and everything's all right.

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