[Verse 1]
There's a scandal in the neighbourhood
And it's all about Julie Brown
It seems a long lost cousin, Jeremiah
Had lately arrived in town

[Verse 2]
Now when Julie's fella came to call
And saw them kissing, he started home at once
But Julie said, "I'm surprised at you
Don't go acting like a dunce"

[Chorus]
Why, he's a cousin of mine
A cousin of mine
You're liable for to
See him here any old time
He's a cousin of mine
A cousin of mine
Go on, he's a cousin of mine

[Verse 3]
Now when Julie had explained her relationship
He said, "Honey, that may be so
But this fella don't look like a thirty-second cousin
That I met here a week ago"
[Verse 4]
Julie smiled at him and joined her cousin's side
And as they slowly walked away
He heard him ask, "Who was that fella?"
And he heard his Julie say

[Chorus]
Why, he's a cousin of mine
A cousin of mine
You're liable for to
See him here any old time
He's just a cousin of mine
A cousin of mine
Go on, he's a cousin of mine

Would I fool you, go on
He's a cousin of mine