Why, when the sun is gold,
The weather fine,
The air ( this phrase is old )
Like Gascon wine;—
Why, when the leaves are red,
And yellow, too,
And when ( as has been said )
The skies are blue;—
Why, when all things promote
One's peace and joy,—
A joy that is ( to quote )
Without alloy;—
Why, when a man's well off,
Happy and gay,
Why must he go play golf
And spoil his day!