Swiss Song

Swiss Song

Up in th’mountain

I was a-sitting,

With the bird there

As my guest,

Blithely[247]singing，

Blithely springing,

And building

His nest.

In the garden

I was a-standing,

And the bee there

Saw as well,

Buzzing,humming,

Going,coming,

And building

His cell.

O’er the meadow

I was a-going,

And there saw the

Butterflies[248]，

Sipping,dancing,

Flying,glancing,

And charming

The eyes.

And then came my

Dear Hansel[249]，

And I show’d them

With glee,

Sipping,quaffing,

And he,laughing,

Sweet kisses

Gave me.

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