Verse 1
Here I am, a stable boy.
Not a life that I enjoy!

It’s a job, James, don’t complain,
Even if it is a pain!

Chorus All work - no play!
Same things happening every day!
Early start and finish late –
Nothing much to celebrate!

Verse 2
He grooms horses! He milks cows!
Fetches eggs from the hen-house!
He clears up their mess and smiles,
’Til he sees the next big piles!

Chorus All work - no play…..

Verse 3
Fill the manger, fill the troughs –
No real thanks, just grunts and coughs!

Animals don’t say a lot,
Just be pleased with what you’ve got!

Chorus All work - no play…..

Repeat chorus