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Historical America In Song I: Songs Of The Colonies

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Some people have dogs for pets
And some people have cats but

There was a tailor, had a mouse
Hi diddle um come feed a
They lived together in one house
Hi diddle um come feed a

Hi diddle um, come tintrum tantrum
Through the town of Ramsey
Hi diddle um, come over the lea
Hi diddle um come feed a

The tailor had a tall silk hat
Hi diddle um come feed a
The mouse he ate it, fancy that
Hi diddle um come feed a

Hi diddle um, come tintrum tantrum
Through the town of Ramsey
Hi diddle um, come over the lea
Hi diddle um come feed a

The tailor, he chased him over the lea
Hi diddle um come feed a
The last of that mouse he never did see
Hi diddle um come feed a

Hi diddle um, come tintrum tantrum
Through the town of Ramsey
Hi diddle um, come over the lea
Hi diddle um come feed a
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About “The Tailor and the Mouse” by Burl Ives

Read the complete lyrics to "The Tailor and the Mouse" by Burl Ives from the album "Historical America In Song I: Songs Of The Colonies". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Concept Album, In English, USA.

"The Tailor and the Mouse" is performed by Burl Ives. from the album "Historical America In Song I: Songs Of The Colonies" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Tailor and the Mouse", explore more songs by Burl Ives using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Tailor and the Mouse" appears on "Historical America In Song I: Songs Of The Colonies".

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