Vain And Careless – Natalie MerchantBy Lady, lovely lady,Careless and gay!Once when a beggar calledShe gave her child away.The beggar took the baby,Wrapped it in a shawl,“Bring her back,” the lady said,“Next time you call.”Hard by lived a vain man,So vain and so proud,He walked on stiltsTo be seen by the crowd.Up above the chimney pots,Tall as a mast,And all the people ran aboutShouting till he passed.“A splendid match surely,”Neighbours saw it plain,“Although she is so careless,Although he is so vain.”But the lady played bobcherry,Did not see or care,As the vain man went by herAloft in the air.This gentle-born coupleLived and died apart.Water will not mix with oil,Nor vain with careless heart. www.pillowlyrics.com419786497975 88k 20