The Love Nest



[Verse]
 * (Mary) Many builders there have been
 * Since the world began
 * Palace, cottage, mansion, Inn,
 * They have built for man


 * Some were small, and some were tall
 * Long or wide or low.
 * But the best one of them all
 * Jack built long ago


 * 'Twas build in bygone days
 * Yet millions sing it praise.

[Chorus]
 * Just a love nest
 * Cozy and warm
 * Like a dove rest
 * Down on a farm


 * A veranda with some sort of clinging vine
 * Then a kitchen where some rambler roses twine


 * Then a small room
 * Tea set of blue
 * Best of all room
 * Dream room for two


 * Better than a palace with a gilded dome,
 * Is a love nest
 * You can call home.

[Verse]
 * (Jack) Building houses still goes on
 * Now as well as then
 * Ancient Jack and Jill are gone,
 * Yet return again


 * Ever comes the question old
 * Shall we build for pride,
 * Or shall brick and mortar hold
 * Warmth and love inside?


 * (Mary) The answer you may know
 * Jack solved long ago.