Lyrics:
Now listen to me Rosy, and hark to my advice,
Indeed let every sarvant girl just think it over twice;
Don'tshtand out on the corner to mash the policeman,
but wait until your time comes round,
Thin take a day off, Mary Ann.
chorus:
Thin take a day off, Mary Ann,
And put on your velveteen gown,
Walk out with your darling young man,
In Collins Street stroll up and down.
Help your self to your miss' perfume,
And borrow her gloves and her fan,
Stick close to your beau, when to Brighton you go;
Thin take a day off, Mary Ann.
Don't over draw your wages,
I mane before they're due,
Bekase Miss Nancy 'cross the way
Is better dressed than you.
Put something in your stocking,
'Tis much the wiser plan.
Prepare the way for a rainy day,
Thin take a day off, Mary Ann.
Don't court him in the kitchen,
I mane your shteady beau,
It makes the gas bill very high
For Mrs. So-and-so.
Don't sind him round the corner,
To fill the billy can;
But make him shout when you walk out,
Thin take a long beer, Mary Ann.
