The farmer in the dell

1. The farmer in the dell,
The farmer in the dell,
Heigh-o, the derry-o,
The farmer in the dell.

2. The farmer takes the wife,
The farmer takes the wife,
Heigh-o, the derry-o,
The farmer takes the wife.

3. The wife takes the child,
The wife takes the child,
Heigh-o, the derry-o,
The wife takes the child.

4. The child takes the dog,
The child takes the dog,
Heigh-o, the derry-o,
The child takes the dog.

5. The dog takes the cat,
The dog takes the cat,
Heigh-o, the derry-o,
The dog takes the cat.

6. The cat takes the mouse,
The cat takes the mouse,
Heigh-o, the derry-o,
The cat takes the mouse.

7. The mouse takes the cheese,
The mouse takes the cheese,
Heigh-o, the derry-o,
The mouse takes the cheese.

8. The cheese stands alone,
The cheese stands alone,
Heigh-o, the derry-o,
The cheese stands alone.