[1st verse:] Down into town with a grip on his arm Boob, Mister Rube landed in from the farm He came to see if the farmer was right who said "This is the life" Soon like a loon, he was dancing about One week of fun had him all tired out They asked him what he thought of the city And they heard old Reuben shout [Refrain:] Dancing around till the break of the day Never was meant for a Reuben or a Jay I've seen it all and I'm ready to say I'm going back to the farm Cabaret life is an awful disgrace I've checked my hat till I'm blue in the face I've handed out a fortune for a Prince Albert and an old Fedora I love the cows and chickens The chickens you love to eat Not those you have to treat I'm going back to the farm [2nd verse:] Si said goodbye for he couldn't remain Thought that he ought to be taking a train Glad that he had just enough for a ticket to Take him back home When home again all the neighbors appeared Ate until late, when the table was cleared He told them what he thought of the city As he gently milked his beard [2nd refrain:] Dancing around till the break of the day Never was meant for a Reuben or a Jay I've seen it all and I'm ready to say I'm going back to the farm Cabaret life is an awful disgrace I've checked my hat till I'm blue in the face I went to wash my hands with water I had to give the boy a quarter What good are Broadway chickens With beautiful fancy legs 'Less they can lay some eggs I'm going back to the farm
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