o'leary's cow

october eighteen seventy one

that's when this great big fire begun

the windy city was a ball of flame

and o'leary's cow was the one to blame

the fire men fought for days on end

they could fight the fire but they couldn't fight the wind

the wind fanned the flames and it started again

and nobody knew if it ever would end

(she kicked up her heels without a hint

kicked the lantern over and away she went

the world couldn't help but be amazed)

how one little cow started such a blaze

the rich and the poor were both alike

fightin' and prayin' for their life

then at last the lord looked down

and he sent a little rain to the windy town

october eighteen seventy one

that's when this great big fire begun

the windy city was a ball of flame

and o'leary's cow was the one to blame

(she kicked up her heels without a hint

kicked the lantern over and away she went

the world couldn't help but be amazed)

how one little cow started such a blaze

the aftermath was a sight to see

the loss of life and property

the people said it was a shame

but o'leary's cow still caught the blame

(she kicked up her heels without a hint

kicked the lantern over and away she went

the world couldn't help but be amazed)

how one little cow started such a blaze