If I Had A Dollar Note - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
IF I HAD A DOLLAR NOTE. Copyright, 1892, by Charles Devore. Words and Music by Charles Devore, the Ventriloquist. 
A man who hasn't got a cent is hard up you will say; But I've no doubt that some of you are oftentimes that way; Of course, you back the favorite, and hope to make it pay; But when your money is all gone, you're more than apt to say: 
Chorus. If I only had a dollar note, how happy I would be, I'd back the favorite once more and play at policy; For if I lost my money, sure I'd pawn my overcoat; And such a glorious sport I'd be if I had a dollar note. 
The dude who gets just six a week oft tries to cut a dash; And on some charmer whom he meets, will freely spend his cash; To balls And parties they will go, and sometimes to the play; But when his money is all gone, you'll plainly hear him say: 
Chorus. If I only had a dollar note, how happy I would be, I'd take my dear Jemima Ann down by the deep blue sea; We'd take a trip to Coney Isle upon the big steamboat; And such a glorious time we'd have if I had a dollar note. 
The man who works from morn till night and gets just two per day Is apt to go off on a toot whene'er he draws his pay; Of course his wife looks out for that; she'll rob the poor old joy, And when he sees that he's dead broke, you'll plainly hear him say: 
Chorus. If I only had a dollar note, how happy I would be; I'd paint the town a crimson hue and have a jolly spree; I'd leave my work upon the docks and to a bar-room float, And such a glorious drunk I'd have if I had a dollar note. 
Sometimes a man in feeble health will try the artful dodge, And ten to one he's sure to join a beneficial lodge; He'll work the snap for all it's worth, so he can draw sick pay, And every time he feels unwell, you're sure to hear him say: 
Chorus. If I only had a dollar note, how happy I would be; I think the lodge should ante up while I'm In misery; For sure it's broken up I am since when I rode the goat. And I think 'twould make me well again if I had a dollar note.