The Coachman — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Up at Piccadilly, oh!
The coachman takes his stand,
And when he meets a pretty girl
He takes her by the hand;
Whip away forever, oh!
Drive away so clever, oh!
All the way to Bristol, oh!
He drives her four-in-hand.

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What are the words to The Coachman?
The lyrics to The Coachman are: Up at Piccadilly, oh! / The coachman takes his stand, / And when he meets a pretty girl / He takes her by the hand; / Whip away forever, oh! / Drive away so clever, oh! ... Read the full 8-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does The Coachman have?
"The Coachman" has 8 lines of verse.

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