Oh the wren oh the wren is the king of all birds

On St Stephen's Day he got caught in the first

It's up with the kettle and down with the pan

Give us a penny for to bury the wren

Oh the wren oh the wren is a terrible rake

Won't you give us a penny for the little bird's wake

It's up with the bottle and it's down with the can

Give us a penny for to bury the wren

Oh the wren oh the wren has the tiniest quill

Won't you give us a penny for the little bird's will

It's up with the paper and it's down with the pen

Give us a penny for to bury the wren

Oh the wren oh the wren is the king of all birds

On St Stephen's day he got caught in the first

It's up with the kettle and down with the pan

Give us a penny for to bury the wren