The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

OLD DAN TUCKER

OLD DAN TUCKER WAS A FINE OLD MAN.
WASHED HIS FACE IN A FRYING PAN.
COMBED HIS HAIR WITH A WAGON WHEEL.
DIED WITH A TOOTH ACE IN HIS HEEL.
OLD DAN TUCKER HE'S TOO LATE TO GET HIS SUPPER.
SUPPER'S GONE DISHES WASHED.
ALL THAT'S LEFT IS A PIECE OF SQUASH.

Where learned: DETROIT

Date learned: 02-22-1979