If wishes were horses, beggars would ride

Common newer versions include: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.If turnips were watches, I'd wear one by my side.If "if's" and "and's" were pots and pans,There'd be no work for tinkers' hands. ... and a shorter version: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.If turnips were bayonets, I'd wear one by my side.

If wishes were horses, beggars would ride

Common newer versions include: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.If turnips were watches, I'd wear one by my side.If "if's" and "and's" were pots and pans,There'd be no work for tinkers' hands. ... and a shorter version: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.If turnips were bayonets, I'd wear one by my side.