“Mister, Please Give Me a Penny”

Description

"Mister, please give me a penny, For I ain't got any Pa, Mister, please give me a penny, I want to buy some bread for Ma."

References

  1. Randolph 729, "Mister, Please Give Me a Penny" (1 short text)
  2. Roud #7392
  3. BI, R729

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1940 (Randolph)
Keywords: orphan money begging
Found in: US(So)