Caught this bit of news 

From unexpected quarters 

You in your close-knit family 

Who says what you should be after 

Don't you know what you should be after 

Unless you consult the head of the table 

The head of the table 

He's stern and strong



Caught this bit of news 

From unexpected quarters 

Such a close-knit family 

Keeps you on the straight and narrow 

You find that you're unable 

To do what you want 

The head of the table 

He's stern and strong



So run along 

Little boy run along 

The head of the table would bend 

If you're able to prove that you're right 

And he's wrong