Bo is just six years old,
He goes to school to learn;
His brother Joe is only eight
And has already learnt to earn.

Says Bo to brother Joe,
“School is closed today.
So here and there we will run
And play throughout the day.”

Says Joe to little Bo,
“With you today I cannot play;
I must be working overtime
Though it is a holiday.”

Bo is just six years old,
He goes to school to learn;
His brother Joe is only eight
And has already learnt to earn.

Says Bo to brother Joe,
“Please Joe, with me you must play;
Papa and mama go to work,
But at home you must stay.”

Says Joe to little Bo,
“We will play but not today;
I must be working overtime
Or I’ll lose a double pay.”

Bo is just six years old,
He goes to school to learn;
His brother Joe is only eight
And has already learnt to earn.