Since James Went on the Stage

DESCRIPTION: "My name is Patrick Hogan, in this city I reside, I raised a son to manhood and he was my joy and pride," but now "me carpet is tore and me house is in a roar Since James went on the stage." The singer tells of the troubles caused by his son's acting
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1922 (Dean-FlyingCloud)
KEYWORDS: father children humorous
FOUND IN: US(MW)
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Dean-FlyingCloud, p. 62, "Since James Went on the Stage" (1 text)
Roud #5499
NOTES [13 words]: This looks like a stage song, but I have been unable to locate the original. - RBW
File: Dean062B

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