As a driver boy he made such a mark
He came to the deck of the inland barque
And all of the perils to boat and crew
He stood at the helm and guided thro’.
He stood at the helm so manfullee
He’s a candidate now for the Presidencee.
He did so well with the helm and the mules,
They made him a teacher of district schools;
And when from college in a bran new suit,
A Greek professor at the Institute,