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.