Lyrics
A was an Archer,
who shot at a frog;.
B was a Butcher,
who had a great dog;.
C was a 'Captain,
all covered with lace;.
D was a Drunkard,
and had a red face;.
E was an Esquire,
with pride on his brow;.
F was a Farmer,
and followed the plough;.
G was a Gamester,
who had but ill luck;.
H was a hunter,
who hunted a buck;.
I was an Innkeeper,
who dined on grouse,.
J was a Joiner,
who built up a house;.
K was a King,
so mighty and grand;.
L was a Lady,
who had a white hand;.
M was a Miser,
and hoarded his gold;.
N was a Nobleman,
gallant and bold;.
O was an Oysterman,
who went about town;.
P was a Parson,
and wore a black gown;.
Q was a Quack,
with a wonderful pill;.
R was a Robber,
who wanted to kill;.
S was a Sailor,
who spent all he got;.
T was a Tinker,
and mended a pot;.
U was an Usurer,
a miserable elf.
V was a Vintner,
who drank all himself;.
W was a Watchman,
who guarded the door;.
X was Expensive,
and so became poor;.
Y was a Youth,
that did not love school;.
Z was a Zany,
a poor, harmless fool.