United Praise ‎#161

161. The Merry, Merry Boys

1 Who turn the whole house upside down?
The boys, the boys, the romping, heedless boys.
Who make a turmoil all thro’ town?
The boys, the noisy, careless boys.

Refrain:
There’s a place in the world for the merry, merry boys,
With all their fun and noise,
With all their fun and noise;
All the earth would be sad should it lose the happy boys,
There’s a place in the world for the boys.

2 Who laugh and shout when storms beat wild?
The boys, the boys, the healthy, happy boys.
Who stretch at ease when sun shines mild?
The boys, the lazy, careless boys. [Refrain]

3 Who make the men the world calls great?
The boys, the boys, the mischief-loving boys.
The gospel bring to those who wait?
The boys, the restless, eager boys. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Who turn the whole house upside down?
• Title: The Merry, Merry Boys
• Author: Belle Case Harrington
• Refrain First Line: There’s a place in the world for the merry, merry boys
• Publication Date: 1908

Tune Information

• Name: [Who turn the whole house upside down]
• Composer: E. S. Lorenz