I've never been to Poughkeepsie
But that's never stopped me
From saying it all of the time

It runs fun off the tongue
Here try yourself some
As you read it inside of this rhyme

I hear that Poughkeepsie
Is above New York city
Not too far as the crow flies

So won't you say Poughkeepsie with me
Like run away gypsies
From Poughkeepsie having the time of our lives