Old Joe Clark

Old Joe Clark is one of my favorite folk songs.

I do not always follow the traditional lyrics.

Old Joe Clark he had a house
40 stories high
And every story in that house
Was filled with chicken pie.

Fare thee well Old Joe Clark
Fare thee well I say
Fare thee well Old Joe Clark
For I'm a going away.

Old Joe Clark he had a mule
His name was Morgan Brown
He hitched him up to his wagon
And drove him into town.

Fare thee well Old Joe Clark
Fare thee well I say
Fare thee well Old Joe Clark
For I'm a going away.

I went down to Old Joe's house
He invited me to supper
I stubbed my toe on the table leg
And stuck my nose in the butter.

Fare thee well Old Joe Clark
Fare thee well I say
Fare thee well Old Joe Clark
For I'm a going away.