Does anyone know which song these lyrics come from?


"there's some folk who always worry and some folk who never care"

They're from "Old Father Thames", by Raymond Wallace and Betsy O'Hogan. There's a recording by Peter Dawson that's included on a lot of his compilation discs.

Wow Tabby where do you find them .....I have spent ages looking for those lyrics

...just out of interest do you know if these lyrics are the first line?

I'm very fond of Peter Dawson's voice, so I've heard the song a few times. I'm surprised that the lyrics don't seem to be posted anywhere on the web.

I've just tried to play my old cassette tape with this song on it, but something's gone wrong with the machine and all I get is a ghastly bass rumble. But yes, I think the words are the opening words of the song. As I remember, it goes something like:


There's some folk who always worry
And some folk who never care,
But in this world of rush and hurry
It matters neither here or there.
Be steady and realistic
(can't remember this line)
Be carefree and optimistic,
Like Old Father Thames.

(Refrain): High in the hills, down in the dales,
Happy and fancy-free,
Old Father Thames keeps rolling along
Down to the mighty sea.
What does he know, what does he care?
Nothing for you or me!
Old Father Thames keeps rolling along
Down to the mighty sea.
He never seems to worry,
Doesn't care for fortune's fame;
He never seems to hurry,
But he gets there just the same.
Kingdoms may come, kingdoms may go:
Whatever the end may be,
Old Father Thames keeps rolling along
Down to the mighty sea.

The best way, the heaven-best way
Is try to be always kind.
It doesn't matter what the rest say.
You're bound to leave them far behind.
It's your job to do your duty;
Be faithful to all your friends,
For England and home and beauty,
Like Old Father Thames.

High in the hills, etc.

You are a star Tabby thank you very much.