There was an Old Man of Melrose,
Who walked on the tips of his toes;
But they said, 'It ain't pleasant,
To see you at present,
You stupid Old Man of Melrose.
More verses by Edward Lear
- Limerick: There Was An Old Man Of Leghorn
- Limerick: There Was An Old Person In Gray
- Limerick:There Was An Old Person From Gretna
- Limerick: There Was An Old Man Of Th' Abruzzi
- Mr And Mrs Discobbolos