(Clarke / Hicks / Nash)
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He rides on his horse and cart, Charlie does.
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Working from six until nine.
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Collecting old rags and used bicycles,
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Old iron of description of any kind.
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[Chorus:]
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Here comes Charlie, Charlie the Ragman.
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Throw out your old clothes for Charlie and Fred.
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Earning a living off things we've discarded.
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Earning enough for the board and the bed.
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You hear him shout "Rags and old iron."
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Everyone knows him that way.
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Once a week, they come 'round calling.
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How long it's been, I can't say.
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[Chorus]
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They live all alone in a hovel.
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He puts his money away.
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Taking enough to just live on,
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And at the end of the day
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He's saving enough
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To put Fred out to graze.
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[Repeat]
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Has anyone seen Charlie lately?
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Charlie just ain't been around.
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Everyone's seen Fred is grazing,
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Chewing the grass from the ground.
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Children say Charlie is happy
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Giving balloons to the angels instead.
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Where is Charlie, Charlie the Ragman?
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Don't throw your clothes out.
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Charlie And Fred
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| The Hollies |
