Bear and Buzzsaw + 

A Saw Mill Yarn + 

I owned sawmill in Michigan, + 

Which by water power ran; + 

Buzzsaw possessed mighty power, + 

Thousands of feet it cut each hour. + 

Mills could compete with it were few, + 

It cut plank that were four feet through; + 

Most of the mills were drove by steam, + 

But mine was drove by a big stream. + 

One morning when I started mill, + 

With wonder soon my mind doth fill, + 

For I was there then all alone, + 

With fear I was forced to groan, + 

When I saw big bear touch its paw + 

Against the swift running buzzsaw; + 

Its foot in moment it did tear, + 

And this it did enrage the bear. + 

The bear was now roused to fury, + 

It would be both judge and jury; + 

Rushing on it with open jaws, + 

And for to crush it with its paws. + 

Most wondrous sight I ever saw, + 

It cut through centre of its jaw; + 

Saw’s speed for moment did not fail, + 

Cutting through its back bone and tail. + 

In two the bear it did divide, + 

One half did lay upon each side; + 

Carcass we froze and fresh bear steak + 

We enjoyed many a week. + 

We sewed together the bear’s hide + 

Where the saw did skin divide; + 

In winter warmly now I ride, + 

’Neath bear skin famous far and wide. + 

Mill cogs and shafts they ran with ease + 

When lubricated with bear’s grease; + 

I never shall forget strange freak, + 

Brought nie bear’s skin and grease and steak. + 