Old-Fashioned Folks

OLD-FASHIONED folks! God bless 'em all! The fathers an' the mothers, The aunts an' uncles, fat an' tall, The sisters an' the brothers. The good old-fashioned neighbors, too, The passing time improves 'em, They still drop in to chat with you Whene'er the spirit moves 'em. The simple, unaffected folks With gentle ways an' sunny, The brave an' true That live life through An' stay unspoiled by money. Old-fashioned folks, of solid worth, On them a benediction! The joy an' comfort of the earth, Its strength, without restriction. The charm of every neighborhood, The toilers uncomplaining, The men an' women, pure an' good, Of fine an' honest graining. The plain an' open-hearted folks That make no fad a passion, The kind an' fair That do an' dare An' are not slaves to fashion. Old-fashioned folks, that live an' love An' give their service gladly, An' deem their neighbors worthy of Their help when things go badly. The simple sharers of our joys, Sweet ministers in sorrow, They help the world to keep its poise An' strength for each tomorrow. The simple, unaffected folks, That live for all about 'em, God bless 'em all, This earthly ball Would dreary be without 'em.