The skylarking, the skylarking
That's what youth do today
The skylarking, the skylarking

Before they stand up firm on their feet

Get a little work, a little work

And earn their bread honestly
Begging you a five cent, Sir
Begging you a ten cent, Sir

Cannot help, no, cannot help!
So if you'll keep on doing what you all are doing
You will end up, up, up in jail!


Begging you a five cent, Sir
Begging you a ten cent, Sir

Cannot help, no, cannot help!
So if you'll keep on doing what you all are doing
You will end up, up, up in jail!

So if you'll keep on doing what you all are doing
You will end up, up, up in jail!


The skylarking, the skylarking
That's what youth do today
The skylarking, the skylarking

Before they stand up firm on their feet