All in the time of a steamboat run When the mops are hung, and the work is done And we put our cares and sorrows to rest We gather around the old medicine chest We gather around the old medicine chest Memories fond of Mother and Dad And all the good times we ever had But the times I think I like best When we hang around the old medicine chest When we hang around the old medicine chest When I've done my final show And the good Lord says its time to go I'll say farewell, may you all be blessed Hang around the old medicine chest Hang around the old medicine chest A buggy horse running in the anchor line The carts go out at sailing time Come before supper, and please bring a guest Well, gather around the old medicine chest Well, gather around the old medicine chest When I've done my final show And the good Lord says its time to go I'll say farewell, may you all be blessed You all gather around the old medicine chest You all gather around the old medicine chest