'twas on a merry time,
When Jenny Wren was young,
So neatly as she danced,
And so sweetly as she sung.
Robin Redbreast lost his heart,
He was a gallant bird,
He doffed his cap to Jenny Wren,
Requesting to be heard.
Traduction
C'était un temps heureux
Quand Jenny Wren était jeune,
Elle dansait si bien,
Elle chantait si joliment...