Harlem Goat, The
Harlem Goat, The Lyrics
The Harlem Goat
Was feelin' fine
Ate three red shirts
right off the line.
His master Jack
Gave him a whack
And tied him to
The railroad track
The whistle blew
The train grew nigh
The Harlem goat
Was soon to die.
He gave three groans
of mortal pain
Coughed up the shirts
To flag the train,
But the buttons got stuck
In the middle of his throat
And that was the end,
Of the Harlem goat!
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By Jessica from United States on 22 January 2012
Actually, these aren't the words I was taught. In the version I know, it ends at "Coughed up the shirts - and flagged down that train!" I also learned it as "Harland Goat", perhaps from Harland Kentucky.
By Db from United States on 8 March 2012
I was taught this song on 2nd grade. I remember being upset by it. I am still upset by it. And I think it points to adults insensitvity and disconnect from children.
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By Cindy from Canada on 16 August 2011
Does anyone else have trouble singing this to little kids? It is pretty gruesome when you think about it.