She was a beauty in the days
When Madison was President;
And quite coquettish in her ways
On cardiac conquests much intent.
Grandpapa, on his right knee bent,
Wooed her in stiff, old-fashioned phrase.
She was a beauty in the days
When Madison was President.
And when your roses where hers went
Shall go, my Lili, who date from Hayes,
I hope youll wear her sweet content
Of whom tradition lightly says:
She was a beauty in the days
When Madison was President.
