[Verse] A was an Archer who shot at a frog, B was a Butcher who had a big dog C was a Captain all covered with lace, D was a Drunkard who had a red face. [Verse 2] E was an Esquire with pride on his brow, F was a Farmer who followed the plough, G was a Gamester who had but ill luck, H was a Hunter who hunted a buck. [Verse 3] I was an Innkeeper who loved to carouse, J was a Joiner who built up a house, K is King Edward who governs the land, L was a Lady who had a white hand. [Verse 4] M was a Miser who hoarded up gold, N was a Nobleman gallant and bold, O was an Oyster-girl going about Town, P was a Parson who wore a black gown. [Verse 5] Q was a Queen who wore a silk slip, R was a Robber who wanted a whip, S was a Sailor who spent all he got, T was a Tinker who mended a pot. [Verse 6] U was an Usurer miserable elf, V was a Vintner who drank all himself, W was a Watchman who guarded the door, X was Expensive, and so became poor. [Verse 7] Y was a Youth who didn't love school, Z was a Zany, a poor harmless fool. [Chorus] This is Tom Thumb's Alphabet, so sing along, Learning your letters in a nursery song. [Outro] A to Z, now you know them all, Tom Thumb's Alphabet, remember us all.