Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book/Robbin & Bobbin

by Nurse Lovechild

For other versions of this work, see Hunting the Wren.

Robbin & Bobbin.

 

 

I

We will go to the Wood,
Says Robbin, to Bobbin,
We will go to the Wood,
Says Richard, to Robbin,
We will go to the Wood,
Says Iohn and alone,
We will go to the Wood
Says every one.

II

We will shoot at a Wren
Says Robbin to Bobbin
We will shoot at a Wren
Says Richard to Robbin &c

III

Shes down shes down
Says Robbin to Bobbin
Shes down shes down
Says Richard to Robbin &c

IV

How shall we get her home
Says Robbin to Bobbin
How shall we get her home
Says Richard to Robbin &c

V

We will hire a Cart
Says Robbin to Bobbin,
We will hire a Cart,
Says Richard to Robbin. &c

VI

Then Hoist Hoist
Says Robbin to Bobbin,
Then Hoist Hoist,
Says Richard to Robbin. &c

VII

She's up shes up
Say's Robbin to Bobbin,
She's up shes up,
Say's Richard to Robbin. &c