Was you ever in Quebec
Stowin Timber on the deck
Work'n hard you'll break your neck
Rid'in on a Donkey

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Way O and away we go
Donkey rid'n, Donkey rid'n
Way O and away we go
Rid'n on a Donkey

Was you ever round Cape Horn
Where the weathers never warm
Wish'n you weren't ever born
Rid'n on a Donkey

Was you ever in Cardiff Bay
Where the girls all shout HOORAY!
Here comes Dad with 10 month's pay
Rid'n on a Donkey

Was ye ever down Mobill Bay
Pick'n Cotton all the day
A dollar a day's your retchin pay
Rid'n on a Donkey

Was ye ever in Mirramashee
Where ya tie up to a tree
Them skeeters they do bite ye
Rid'n on a Donkey

Where you ever in London town
See the King he just come down
See the King wear his golden crown
Rid'n on a Donkey