The Owl and the Pussy-cat - by
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea
/ In a beautiful pea-green boat,
/ They took some honey, and plenty…
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea
/ In a beautiful pea-green boat,
/ They took some honey, and plenty…
Cauld blaws the wind frae east to west,
/ The drift is driving sairly;
/ Sae loud and shrill’s I hear…
Bright is the ring of words
/ When the right man rings them,
/ Fair the fall of songs
/ …
Chorus
/ Westering home, and a song in the air,
/ Light in the eye and it’s goodbye to care.
/ Laughter o’ love,…
Listen to me, as when ye heard our father
/ Sing long ago, the song of other shores-
/ Listen to me,…
All the hills and vales along
/ Earth is bursting into song,
/ And the singers are the chaps
/ Who are going…