Stephen Foster — If Youve Only Got a Moustache

(Verse 1) Oh all of you poor single men Don't ever give up in despair For there's always a chance while there's life To capture the hearts of the fair No matter what may be your age You always may cut a fine dash You will suit all the girls to a hair If you've only got a moustache A moustache, a moustache If you've only got a moustache (Verse 2) No matter for manners or style No matter for birth or for fame All those used to have something to do With young ladies changing their name There's no reason now to despond Or go and do anything rash For you'll do though you can't raise a cent If you'll only raise a moustache A moustache, a moustache If you'll only raise a moustache (Verse 3) Your head may be thick as a block And empty as any football Oh your eyes may be green as the grass Your heart just as hard as a wall Yet take the advice that I give You'll soon gain affection and cash And will be all the rage with the girls If you'll only get a moustache A moustache, a moustache If you'll only get a moustache (Verse 4) I once was in sorrow and tears Because I was jilted you know So right down to the river I ran To quickly dispose of my woe A good friend he gave me advice And timely prevented the splash Now at home I've a wife and ten heirs And all through a handsome moustache A moustache, a moustache And all through a handsome moustache