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Poem
March 14, 1789
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
A satirical song celebrating the enviable life of a lawyer who earns fees easily, fears no violence, and wins through eloquent words, set to the tune of 'How happy's the soldier who lives on his pay.'
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A SONG
To the tune of "how happy's the soldier who lives on his pay," &c.
HOW happy's the Lawyer who lives on his fees,
Who spends what he gets, for he gets it with ease,
He fears neither pistols, nor horse whips, nor swords.
But gains all his points with the force of his words.
He cares not a marvel how the world taunts,
His client finds cash, which supplies all his wants,
He laughs at all sorrow.--no pain it affords,
But thunders away at the bar with his words.
The bar's his delight, and his pleasure always,
It leads him to honor, and glory, and praise,
No lady that hears him, but willing accords,
To yield up her hand to the force of his words.
To the tune of "how happy's the soldier who lives on his pay," &c.
HOW happy's the Lawyer who lives on his fees,
Who spends what he gets, for he gets it with ease,
He fears neither pistols, nor horse whips, nor swords.
But gains all his points with the force of his words.
He cares not a marvel how the world taunts,
His client finds cash, which supplies all his wants,
He laughs at all sorrow.--no pain it affords,
But thunders away at the bar with his words.
The bar's his delight, and his pleasure always,
It leads him to honor, and glory, and praise,
No lady that hears him, but willing accords,
To yield up her hand to the force of his words.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Lawyer Song
Satirical Verse
Legal Fees
Eloquent Words
Bar Delight
Poem Details
Title
A Song
Form / Style
To The Tune Of "How Happy's The Soldier Who Lives On His Pay," &C.
Key Lines
How Happy's The Lawyer Who Lives On His Fees,
Who Spends What He Gets, For He Gets It With Ease,
He Fears Neither Pistols, Nor Horse Whips, Nor Swords.
But Gains All His Points With The Force Of His Words.