I cannot fly no not at all

I cannot fly for fear I fall

I cannot sail or even float

I have a fear, yes in my throat

Yes it be a silly thing

For I do fear everything

In no cars do I frequent

Of course for fear of accident

A horse, well this I'd never ride

For I do have a precious hide

Yes it be a silly thing

For I do fear everything

I play no sport or skip and jump

In case I fall and have a bump

I cannot ride upon a train

In case it lurch and cause me pain

Yes I know it be a silly thing

For I do fear everything

Oh what's that thing, what can it be

A big black thing that follows me

I fear it so, as you can see

‘Tis but my shadow that follows me

Yes I know it be a silly thing

For I do fear everything