Cock Robin and Jenny Wren
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'Twas once upon a time,
When Jenny Wren was young,
So daintily she danced,
And so prettily she sung,
Robin Redbreast lost his heart,
He was a gallant bird.
So he doffed his hat to Jenny Wren,
Requesting to be heard.
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"Oh, dearest Jenny Wren,
If you will but be mine,
You shall feed on cherry pie,
And drink new currant wine,
I'll dress you like a goldfinch
Or any peacock gay,
So, dearest Jen, if you'll be mine,
Let us appoint the day."
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Jenny blushed behind her
fan
And thus declared her mind:
"Since, dearest Bob, I love you well,
I'll take your offer kind.
Cherry pie is very nice,
And so is currant wine,
But I must wear my plain brown gown,
And never go too fine."
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Robin Redbreast got up early,
All at the break of day,
He flew to Jenny Wren's house
And sang a roundelay;
He sang of Robin Redbreast,
And pretty Jenny Wren,
And when he came unto the end,
He then began again.
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Midi: Cock
Robin and Jenny Wren Roundelay: a tune in which a simple strain
is often repeated.
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