I love Mary
Shy little blue-eyed Mary
Warm and glowing as an autumn sky
Sweet, sweet Mary
Never a bit contrary
And I'll love her till the day I die

But I'm going out with a blowsy old trout called Sadie
She's right on the ball but she ain't what you'd call a lady
But she's twice as rich as Croesus
Sleeps in golden fleeces
And when I see the dough
My principles go to pieces

I'm weak in the head when it comes to the ready money
Just jingle the tin, very soon I'll begin to dance
And though I love Mary
Pretty little Mary
Mary doesn't stand a chance

Yes, I've got a date with a crabby old crate called Sadie
Got a face like a cart and believe me she's not a lady
As a beauty she's a stumer
But I'll keep my sense of humour
I can stomach the lot
As long as she's got
That old mazuma

So I put out the cat and I do this and that for Sadie
And if I keep my health I can end up a wealthy man
And though I love Mary
Gentle little Mary
Mary doesn't suit my plan
Mary's just an also-ran
