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O very potent little word, 'Out!' How often have we sadly heard 'Out!' When stupid umpires surely sin, Just as to settle we begin, And say, in place of saying 'in,' 'Out!'
Though I am Captain of the team, 'Out!' Though I in doubt may gravely seem, 'Out!' Though I have barely scored a run My average goes down with one, And other Bats must have the fun -- 'Out!'