Would You Rather Be A Colonel With An Eagle On Your Shoulder Or A Private With A Chicken On Your Knee?

Question

THis is a British World War One Trenches Song I thought I should share with you...Is this

First Verse:
Once I heard a father ask his soldier son,
"Why can't you advance like the other boys have done?
You've been a private mighty long,
Won't you tell me what is wrong?"
And then the soldier lad
Said, "Listen to me, Dad":

First Chorus:
"I'd rather be a private than a colonel in the Army,
A private has more fun,
When his day's work is done;
And when he goes on hikes,
In ev'ry town he strikes
Girls discover him
And just smother him
With things he likes.
But girlies act so shy
When colonel passes by,
He holds his head so high with dignity;
So would you rather be a colonel with an eagle on your shoulder
Or a private with a chicken on your knee?"

Second Verse:
Ev'ry night you find some private in the park,
Spooning on a bench where it is nice and dark:
He's just as happy as can be
With his girlie on his knee,
But colonel never dares
To mix in such affairs:

Second Chorus:
"I'd rather be a private than a colonel in the Army,
A colonel out in France
Can never take a chance,
For though his job is great,
He dare not make a date;
All that he can do Is just parley-voo
Then hesitate;
But privates meet the ma,
And then they treat the pa,
And then they 'oo-la-la' with 'wee Marie';
So would you rather be a colonel with an eagle on your shoulder
Or a private with a chicken on your knee?"

Answer 1

I'll take 2 birds in the bush

Answer 2

Depends on where you are in your life. If you are not ready to settle down and are still young and fool at heart--then you would want to be a private. If you are older and ready to take responsibly--then you would want to be a colonel. WWI was a very difficult time in our country. We went against what George Washington said in staying out of world affairs. Then the Truman Doctrine, England, and Japan dragged us in. After WWII, we were now "Big Brother" and it stuck. Now we are into every world politics out there.

Answer 3

I would prefer to be a private with a ch-Ichi-ken on my knee!

Answer 4

I like a man on his knees so #2...

Answer 5

No idea. Never heard of it. Eagle on shoulder I guess.

Answer 6

neither

don't like fowl in my presence