'Twas the year 1963 in Dallas Town br The young president was gunned down. br In the full public view of the adoring throng, br And the question is still asked: "Oh! What went wrong?" br br His children often played with him br In many charming, caring, loving ways, br On boats, in fields, on lawns, in office-ways br There was no doubt: it was not staged. br OH BLESSED DAY HE PASSED THIS WAY! br br Some parents of our day say they are too tired to play. br So let's review the busy president's way br To please, to help, to greet, to hug, to say br "Let's join the kids at play.