Many years the tale's been old br Many times the tale's been told br Many folks have yearned to hear br 'Bout the boy who dreamed to China br br Just sit right back and take it ease br Think o'er land and think o'er seas br 'Cause this is where the boy grew up br 'Fore he dreamed to China br br His grandpa told him one time br That earth was shaped like a lime br And if one could dig right straight down br He'd wind in China br br At once the boy jumped up with glee br For this new land he craved to see br He grabbed his spade and started out br To make his way to China br br He dug all day, he dug all night br He dug with strength and all his might br He dug 'till finally he fell asleep br And dreamed his way to Chinabr br R.