[Verse 1]
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I went into the chandler's shop some candles for to buy,
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I looked around the chandler's shop but no one did I spy.
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I was disappointed and some angry words I said,
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Then I heard the sound of a *Tap, Tap Tap* up above my head.
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Oh, I heard the sound of a *Tap, Tap Tap* up above my head.
[Verse 2]
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Well I was slick and I was quick, and up the stairs I sped,
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And much to my surprise I found the chandler's wife in bed;
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And with her was another man of most gigantic size,
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And they were having a *Tap, Tap Tap* right before my eyes,
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And they were having a *Tap, Tap Tap* right before my eyes,
[Verse 3]
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When the fun was over and done and the lady raised her head,
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She was quite surprised to find me standing by the bed.
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"If you will be discreet, my lad, if you would be so kind,
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I'll let you come up for some *Tap, Tap Tap* whenever you feel inclined."
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I'll let you come up for some *Tap, Tap Tap* whenever you feel inclined."
[Verse 4]
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So, many a day and many a night when the chandler wasn't home,
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To get myself some candles to the chandler's shop I'd roam.
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But nary a one she gave to me, but gave to me instead,
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A little bit more of the *Tap, Tap Tap* to light my way to bed.
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A little bit more of the *Tap, Tap Tap* to light my way to bed.
[Verse 5]
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So, all you married men take heed, if ever you come to town,
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If you must leave your woman alone, be sure to tie her down.
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Or, if you would be kind to her, just sit her on the floor,
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And give her so much of that *Tap, Tap Tap* she doesn't need any more
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And give her so much of that *Tap, Tap Tap* she doesn't need any more