The Right Side Of The Crowd

When hurrying down a gay city street,

      Which is crowded and narrow and slow;

When jostled and sore with bruises galore,

      And full of impatience and woe;

When anxious, I say, to hurry along,

      With your countenance wrapped in a cloud;

If you want to progress, and keep from distress,

      Keep of the right side of the crowd.

If you are in business at home or abroad,

      And want to make money and fame;

And want to be king of the mercantile ring,

      I’d advise you to do just the same.

Or if you possess a political place

      Of which you are royally proud,

And want to be sure your pull will endure,

      Keep on the right side of the crowd.

April 2, 1900