Once upon a time there lived an old miser man. By the name of Silas Stingy. He carried all his money in a little black box. Which was heavy as a rock. With a big padlock. All the little kids would shout. When Silas was about. Chorus:. Money money money bags. Money money money bags. There goes mingy Stingy. There goes mingy Stingy. Money money money bags. Money money money bags. There goes mingy Stingy. There goes mingy Stingy. Silas didn't eat which was just as well. He would starve himself for a penny. He wore old clothes and he never washed. 'Cause soap cost a lot. And the dirt kept him hot. All the little kids would shout. When Silas was about. (chorus). In the back of his head. Was a voice that said. "Someone will steal it all. You'll be lying in the gutter with an empty box. The thieves will be having a ball". (chorus). He bought a safe to put the box in. And a house to put the safe in. And a watchdog on a chain to make quite sure. And his face was very funny. When he counted up his money. And he realized he hadn't any more. (chorus).