A popular song from 1909 Words by Junie McCree Music by Albert Von Tilzer
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Did he run? Did he run?
When he got just one good look at her face
He acted like a runner in a Marathon race
Did he run? Did he run?
He broke all records that I recall
For he made four miles in nothing at all
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Did he run? Did he run?
Ran-away so fast that in a short while
He lapped himself a couple times the very first mile
Did he run? Did he run?
He turned, ran the other way ’round the track
Went so fast he met himself coming back
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Did he run? Did he run?
Up an alley ran Taft which made Bryan cry
The alley was so narrow that he couldn’t pass by
Did he run? Did he run?
He ran to Lincoln where he’ll start to train
For in four more years he will run again
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Did he run? Did he run?
Did he run to second as he should that day
Or did this Mr. Giant semi-circle away
Did he run? Did he run?
A play-wright grabbed his ink and quill
And wrote a play called “The Man That Stood Still”
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Did he run? Did he run?
He started off at a very fast gait
Just like a two year old that didn’t carry any weight
Did he run? Did he run?
He was ahead four lengths until
Someone yelled “Milk,” then the horse stood still