Not For Joseph - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
NOT FOR JOSEPH. 
I've seen a bit of gaiety throughout my short career, I, once, was foolish with my tin, hut I've paid most dear; If folks would seek to take me in, they find it is no go; I'm up to almost every thing-you can't get over Joe. 
Chorus. Oh! dear, no! not for Joe-if he knows it-not for Joseph; Oh! no, no! not for Joe-not for Joseph-oh! dear, no! 
The other day, I met a friend, we passed the time of day, And chatted gaily down Broadway; but ere I went away I kindly asked the learned swell to take a parting drain Oh' yes, said he, I think I will-then let it he champagne. 
Spoken-No. you don't, my dear fellow, yon don't get champagne out of Joseph, - Chorus. 
Some time ago, a friend of mine, he asked me out to dine, And there he introduced me to one he called divine; He said she'd make a charming wife, and had such lots of tin-A widow only fortytwo-go in, my boy. and win. 
Spoken-Matrimony and lots of money, and a widow only forty-two-well, the money is very good, but then-the widow. 
-Chorus. 
Of late, in town, there was a fuss about the Japs so grand; And, also, of the Russians who visited our land; And the. country-companies we greeted with hearty cheers, We know they have been well received by the N. Y. Volunteers. 
Spoken-What a glorious thing it is to fight and die for your country! What can be more glorious than a bullet in your eye What can be more painful than a bullet in the eye? Nothing I should think.-Chourus 
And now, perhaps, I've sung my song, you might be in the cue To show your kind acknowledgment, but that with me won't do; As for to-night I've done my best, And that you ought to know So, if you want a song again, don't try it on with Joe!-Chorus