I think they are great. 
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There are many parodic versions @Mike_O_Neill including another gem by Eric Morcombe…
The boy stood on the burning deck
His lips were all a-quiver
He gave a cough, his leg fell off
And floated down the river…
Not to mention…
The boy stood on the burning deck picking his nose like mad.
He rolled it in to little balls and flicked it at his dad.
The boy stood on the burning deck playing a game of cricket.
The ball rolled up his trouser leg and stumped his middle wicket.
The boy stood on the burning deck. Silly sod…. 
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