This is the work of Tim Ausburn. This is the way I remember the song from the late 1950's as done by Bill Carlisle. RUSTY OLD HALO Written by Bob Merrill () I know a man, rich as a king, () neighbor a thing, His day will come, () I'll make a bet, () get; Chorus: () cloud, Some () patches, Rusty old halo, () skinny white cloud, ) scratches. () While you're on earth , shine like a star, () -ever you are, Doin' the best, () that you can do, () you; Repeat chorus: