Em D C G
Why may I not go out and climb the trees?
C D
Trees have fingers that may steal the earth from me.
Em D C G
Why may I not go play out in the barn?
C D
The barnhand may take you, and drown you in the tar.
Em D C G
I want to go and find the little cat?
C D
The cat's been found and taken by the rats.
Em D C G
Where will the sun be when the sky is black?
C D
You will have all night to ponder about that.
Em D C G
May I let the puppy sleep here in my bed?
C D
Puppies got bugs that lay eggs inside your head.
Em D C G
Why may I not stay up and be with thee?
C D
I don't like children who doesn't want to sleep.