Merry-Dol, Ding-a-Dillo, fellows
Don’t you know-a the Old Man Willow?
Merry-Dol, Ring-a-Blingo, willow
I’ll sing you a song to freeze your marrow

Why are you awaking? Why don’t you sleep?
Why aren’t you digging deep? And drinking water?

Please watch the lilies!

We’ll eat white bread and butter.

Merry-Dol, Ding-a-Dillo, fellows
Don’t you know-a the Old Man Willow?
Merry-Dol, Ring-a-Blingo, willow
I’ll sing you a song to freeze your marrow

Why are you awaking? Why don’t you sleep?
Why aren’t you digging deep? And drinking water?

Please watch the lilies!

-drums in the deep solo-

Merry-Dol, Ding-a-Ling, my hearties
Don’t you know that I love a party?
Merry-Dol, Ring-a-Sping, my shorties
Don’t you know that we’ll never run short?

Oh won’t you come with me
Meet the River Daughter?

Oh won’t you come with me?
For white bread and butter?

Please watch my lilies!