Charlie and Fred

Lyrics

[Verse 1] He rides on his horse and cart, Charlie does Working from six until nine Collecting old rags and used bicycles Old iron, descriptions of any kind [Chorus] Here comes Charlie, Charlie the Ragman Throw out your old clothes for Charlie and Fred Earning a living off things we've discarded Earning enough for the board and the bed [Verse 2] You hear him shout "Rags and old iron" Everyone knows him that way Once a week they come 'round calling How long it's been, I can't say [Chorus] Here comes Charlie, Charlie the Ragman Throw out your old clothes for Charlie and Fred Earning a living off things we've discarded Earning enough for the board and the bed [Bridge] He lives all alone in a hovel He puts his money away Taking enough to just live on And at the end of the day He's saving enough To put Fred out to graze [Instrumental Break] [Bridge] He lives all alone in a hovel He puts his money away Taking enough to just live on And at the end of the day He's saving enough To put Fred out to graze [Verse 3] Has anyone seen Charlie lately? Charlie just ain't been around Everyone's seen Fred is grazing Chewing the grass from the ground [Verse 4] Children say Charlie is happy Giving balloons to the angels instead Where is Charlie, Charlie the Ragman? Don't throw your clothes out