Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

The Two Boys Lyrics by Mary Lamb

0

I saw a boy with eager eye
Open a book upon a stall
And read as he’d devour it all;
Which when the stall-man did espy
Soon to the boy I heard him call
‘You, Sir, you never buy a book
Therefore in one you shall not look.’
The boy passed slowly on, and with a sigh
He wished he never had been taught to read
Then of the old churl’s books he should have had no need
Of sufferings the poor have many
Which never can the rich annoy
I soon perceived another boy
Who looked as if he’d not had any
Food for that day at least, enjoy
The sight of cold meat in a tavern larder
This boy’s case, thought I, is surely harder
Thus hungry longing, thus without a penny
Beholding choice of dainty dressed meat;
No wonder if he wish he ne’er had learned to eat
Credits
Mary Lamb

Mary Lamb

About “The Two Boys” by Mary Lamb

Read the complete lyrics to "The Two Boys" by Mary Lamb. 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 Pop.

"The Two Boys" is performed by Mary Lamb. 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 Two Boys", explore more songs by Mary Lamb 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.

View all songs and biography for Mary Lamb · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"The Two Boys" is credited to Mary Lamb. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

Album information for "The Two Boys" is not available in our database yet. You can still read the full lyrics on this page.

Visit the Mary Lamb artist page at /artist/mary-lamb for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.