When Hiram comes to town
(Apr. 18, 190?)

Now Hiram Hay, was a country jay, he came to see the town.
He old his oats and a load of shoats and he came to paint it brown.
He saw the sights on old broadway and I guess they were a few.
Said Hiram, "'tis a grand old town. I'm glad, I happened through.
And I would like to stay here don't you know.
It makes me sad to think that I mus go.

Chorus
Hiram O Hiram has just come to town.
Hiram O Hiram you old country clown.
All of the girls cried "Hiram! come chase away your frown.
We will laugh and sing. 'tis the proper thing when old Hiram comes to town.

He donned a smile and to Coney Isle he want to spend the day.
He saw the girls in bathing he discreetly turned away.
They laughted at him they jollied him they asked him to come in.
He said I'd like to girlie but I don't know wot to swim.
That night upon the train he sped away
and in his dreams he seamed to hear them say...