The day old Eddie Barricade Departed from this world The florists turned a busy trade And handkerchiefs unfurled The sky was blue and overcast And the ****** Mary cried A flock of emus hurried past The day that Eddie died
The day that Eddie Barricade Was buried in the ground Lightning struck a chambermaid And twirled the girl around A cow gave birth to a marching band For seven hours steady A vicar grew an extra hand The day they buried Eddie