Caught this bit of news 
From unexpected quarters 
You in your close-knit family 
Who says what you should be after 
Don't you know what you should be after 
Unless you consult the head of the table 
The head of the table 
He's stern and strong

Caught this bit of news 
From unexpected quarters 
Such a close-knit family 
Keeps you on the straight and narrow 
You find that you're unable 
To do what you want 
The head of the table 
He's stern and strong

So run along 
Little boy run along 
The head of the table would bend 
If you're able to prove that you're right 
And he's wrong