His Rocking Horse Ran Away

I must sit down for a minute, I’m ready to fall in a heap
Willie’s been fed and I’ve tucked him in bed, thank goodness the darling’s
asleep
He’s a wonderful boy and a joy and a boon
SPOKEN: Ahh, gee, you should have seen him this afternoon
Bang went the bridge lamp, down went the table, crash went the china tray
But he said «I couldn’t help it, my rocking horse ran away!»
Rip rip went the curtain, wham went the window, crunch went the new buffet
And I heard him tell his daddy «My rocking horse ran away»
Somehow Indians got into our front room
Our cowboy grabbed for his gun and went boom, boom, boom, boom, boom
Slam went the screen door, smash went the mirror, looks like I’ll soon be gray
But he smiles and what’s the difference and maybe some Mother’s Day
I’ll remember when his rocking horse ran away
Got up early this morning, wore a flimsy negligee
Had to hurry to fix the breakfast and get daddy on his way