Capo 3
[Verse]
Em D C G
Why may I not go out and climb the trees?
Em C D
Trees have fingers that may steal the eyes from me.
Em D C G
Why may I not go play out in the barn?
Em 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?
Em 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?
Em C Em
You will have all night to ponder about that.
[Solo]
[Verse]
Em D C G
May I let the puppy sleep here in my bed?
Em 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?
Em C Em
I don't like children who doesn't want to sleep.
