Johnny's Brother

I'll tell you a story about Johnny McClorey

That's how my story was begun

I'll tell you another about Johnny's brother

And now you may think my story is done

The first time I met Johnny, I could see he was bonnie

And when he looked at me how he did glow

But just as we were gazing at each other

Johnny's brother was down in Mexico

I went to a party with Johnny my hearty

I never felt so happy and so gay

But just as were drinking to each other

Johnny's brother was down in Santa Fe

And out in the garden my heart would not harden

How well I can recall those tender scenes

But just as were kissing one another

Johnny's brother was down in New Orleans

I didn't want to tarry my Johnny to marry

And so I got myself a wedding gown

But just as we were wedded to each other

Johnny's brother came riding into town

The years have been merry, oh very very very

I love my Johnny well and he loves me

But all the while we're loving up each other

Johnny's brother holds the baby on his knee

I told you a story about Johnny McClorey

That's how my story was begun

I've told you another about Johnny's brother

And now my story is done