Arthur the Stalwart President

You know Jefferson, Nixon,
Washington and Lincoln,
Carter and Clinton,
Father Bush and Son;
But do you recall
The most famous president of all?

Arthur the Stalwart President
Had been a little shady
And if you ever saw him,
You'd even say "What a dandy!"

All the cabinet members
Used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Arthur
Join in any cabinet games.

Then one muggy summer day,
Giteau came to say:
"Arthur, with my gun so bright,
I'll make you president tonight!"

Then, all the people mourning said,
"Garfield's dead! Chinamen and
Civil servants, oy vay!"
But our Arthur lead the way.

Then his countrymen loved him
As they shouted out with glee:
"Arthur the Stalwart President,
You'll go down in history!