Cat. #0256 (MFH #581) - As sung by Mrs. Olive Coberley, Weaubleau, Missouri on October 7, 1958
VERSE 1
I will sing you a song of th world and its ways
And th many strange people we meet
From th rich man who rolls in his millions of wealth
To th poor struggeling wretch in th street
Tho' a man may be poor and in tatters an' rags
We know that we ought not despies
But think of the addage, remember my friend
That six feet of earth makes them all of one size
VERSE 2
There is many a coat that is tattered and torn
But beneath lies a true honest heart
But, because he's not dressed like his neighbor, in silk
Why, society keeps them apart
On one, fortune smilies, on the other frowns
No matter what venture he tries
Till death in th end brings them both to th grave
And six feet of earth makes them both of one size
VERSE 3
So, if ever you meet a poor fellow who tries
To battle th world and its frown
Just lend him a hand and perchance he'll succeed
Don't push him and still keep him down
For a cup of cold water in charity given
Is remembered with joy in th skies
Then think of th addage, remember my friend
That six feet of earth makes us all of one size