Burl Ives - When I was single When I was single I used to comb my hair Noo that I'm mairrit I huvnae the time to spare Chorus: Oh, it's a life it's a life, a weary weary life. It's better tae be single than tae be a marrit wife. When I was single I used a powder Puff, Noo that I'm mairrit I canny afford the stuff- One shouts "Mammy, help me intae my pram." The ither shouts "Daddy, gie me a piece an' jam." One shouts "Mammy, help me intae bed." The ither shouts, "Daddy, scratch my wooden leg."
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