From The bacchanalian magazine; and Cyprian enchantress, pp41-2, 1793.
THE FASHIONABLE THAT!---A New Song.
Tune--A Cobler there was, &c.--See Page 8.
Of a fam'd 'Monysyllable', doubtless, you've heard, That whenever 'tis ripe, is set off by a 'beard'; But, tho' numerous names it is call'd by, 'tis 'flat', That the prop'rest of all is no other than 'That'. Derry down, &c. The Lover who talks about arrows and flames, And swears 'tis the heart of his Delia he claims; If you go to inspect into what he'd be at, You will find that he lies, and he only means 'That'. Derry down, &c. 'Tis plain in the proof, when with amorous smile, Some old Lecher attempts a young maid to beguile; For tho' he's said to want but a 'bit' for his 'cat'-- Yet every one knows that he only means 'That'. Derry down, &c. The Tradesman's brisk Widow, who loses her spouse, Against marriage will rail, and a single life vows; But, at length, complains business has gone very flat, And so marries again--for the 'business' is--'That'. Derry down, &c. And oft before marriage old Grannums will say, 'Why, girls, there's no harm in some innocent play; 'Young fellows may kiss you, your cheeks they may pat, 'But, huzzies, for God sake, don't let them touch 'That'.' Derry down, &c. The learned Divine, with the Scripture in view, Recommends to our wives, all Benevolence due; But as soon as you smoke him, you'll smell out the rat, And find this 'benevolence' only means 'That'. Derry down, &c. Then fill up a bumper, and let it go round, While Mirth and Good-humour in concert is found; If we let the glass stand, it will surely grow flat-- So here's good success to all those who love 'That' Derry down, &c.