Tom Lehrer The old Dope Peddler Lyrics:
You are no doubt familiar with songs about the old
lamplighter and the old umbrella man and the old
garbage collector and all these lovable old characters
who go around spreading sweetness and light to their
respective communities. But, it's always seemed to me
that there is one member of this happy band who does an
equally splendid job, but who has never been properly
recognized in song or story, and this is an attempt to
remedy, at least in part, that deplorable situation.

When the shades of night are falling,
Comes a fellow ev'ryone knows,
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It's the old dope peddler,
Spreading joy wherever he goes.
Ev'ry evening you will find him,
Around our neighborhood.
It's the old dope peddler
Doing well by doing good.

He gives the kids free samples,
Because he knows full well
That today's young innocent faces
Will be tomorrow's clientele.
Here's a cure for all your troubles,
Here's an end to all distress.
It's the old dope peddler
With his powdered ha-happiness.
Lyrics: The old Dope Peddler, Tom Lehrer [end]