Tomcat And A Dandy

[Verse 1]

Back when I was young and gay, in the fledglin' of my prime

Back then, when I blew through all my time

You met me like a gurglin' spring and I a stream nearby

Hardly even noticin' it passin'

[Verse 2]

I'd court the fairest far and wide, I'd walk the hills and ridges

I met them in their parlor rooms a-fancy

I'd drink and sworp, sworp and spark through all the towns I'd ride

And went about a tomcat and a dandy

[Verse 3]

From Catlettsburg to Bluefield, boys, I've seen and had a time

I gave my all and took my pleasures Randy

Toe to toe, cheek to cheek, and waltz on a switchblade knife

I went about a tomcat and a dandy

[Verse 4]

When the curtain falls on the part I play too soon for thе ones that know'd me

Raise a toast and toss mе roses from the balcony

Let the thorn and flower and the warm applause be right and proper eulogy

Not a dry eye 'mongst the tomcats and the dandies