The Deaf Woman’s Courtship

Old woman, old woman,
Are you fond of cooking ?
Speak a little louder, sir,
I’m very hard of hearing.

Old woman, old woman,
Are you fond of sewing ?
Speak a little louder, sir,
I’m very hard of hearing.

Old woman, old woman,
Will you darn my stocking ?
Speak a little louder, sir,
I’m very hard of hearing.

Old woman, old woman,
Will you let me court you ?
Speak a little louder, sir,
I just begin to hear you.

Old woman, old woman,
Don’t you want to marry me ?
Oh, my goodness gracious me,
I think that now I hear you.