My mother gave me a penny,
To go and see Jack Benny.
I didn't see Jack Benny,
Instead I bought some bubble gum.

Chorus:
Ah umpah umpah, bubble gum
Ah umpah umpah, bubble gum
Ah umpah umpah, bubble gum
Instead I bought some bubble gum.
 

My mother gave me a nickel,
To go and buy a pickle.
I didn't buy a pickle,
Instead I bought some bubble gum.
(Chorus)

My mother gave me a dime,
To go and buy a lime.
I didn't buy a lime,
Instead I bought some bubble gum.
(Chorus)

My mother gave me a quarter,
To go and buy some mortar.
I didn't buy any mortar,
Instead I bought some bubble gum.
(Chorus)

My mother gave me a dollar,
To go and buy a collar.
I didn't buy a collar,
Instead I bought some bubble gum.
(Chorus)