hundred years is a very long time,
Ho, yes, ho!
hundred years is a very long time,
hundred years ago.

They used to think that pigs could fly
Ho, yes, ho!
I don't believe it, no, not I.
hundred years ago.

They thought he moon was made of cheese.
Ho, yes, ho!
You can believe it if you please.
hundred years ago.

They thought the stars were set a-light,
Ho, yes, ho!
By some good angel every night,
hundred years ago.

They hung a man for making steam,
They cast his body in the stream.
hundred years ago.

hundred years is a very long time,
Ho, yes, ho!
hundred years is a very long time,
hundred years ago.