Ernest John Moeran - The Jolly Carter

La la la la la la la

I was out with my wagon one morning in spring;
The trees was full leaf and the birds was full singing
"Well done Robin, drive on Robin
Drive along Robin right-o and gee woa

A long down the lane then a maid I did spy
And the meadows awake to the sound of my cry
"Well done Robin, drive on Robin
Drive along Robin right-o and gee woa."

So I hastened my horses to walk by her side
And I said to the damsel "My dear won't you ride?"
"Well done Robin drive on Robin
Drive along Robin, right-o and gee woa."

I put my arms round her and I gave her a kiss
She said "You can take me young man if you wish."
"Well done Robin drive on Robin
Drive along Robin, right-o and gee woa."

She bet time to my music, the bells they did sound
"God bless you my dear, how the wheels run around!"
"Well done Robin, drive on Robin
Drive along Robin right-o and gee woa."