Burl Ives - When I was single



When I was single I used to comb my hair 

Noo that I'm mairrit I huvnae the time to spare 



Chorus: 

Oh, it's a life it's a life, a weary weary life. 

It's better tae be single than tae be a marrit wife. 



When I was single I used a powder Puff, 

Noo that I'm mairrit I canny afford the stuff- 



One shouts "Mammy, help me intae my pram." 

The ither shouts "Daddy, gie me a piece an' jam." 



One shouts "Mammy, help me intae bed."

The ither shouts, "Daddy, scratch my wooden leg."