Standard (EADGBE)

Skylarking, skylarking

 That's what youth do today

Skylarking, skylarking

 Before they stand up firm on their feet

Get a likkle work, a likkle work

 And earn their bread honestly

Beggin' you a five cent, sir

Beggin' you a ten cent, sir

 Cannot help, no, cannot help

So if you all keep on doing what you all are doing

 You will end up, up up in jail