Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow/The Farm Child's Lullaby
THE FARM CHILD'S LULLABY
OH, the little bird is rocking in the cradle of the wind, And it's bye, my little wee one, bye;The harvest all is gathered and the pippins all are binned; Bye, my little wee one, bye;The little rabbit's hiding in the golden shock of corn,The thrifty squirrel's laughing bunny's idleness to scorn;You are smiling with the angels in your slum- ber, smile till morn: So it's bye, my little wee one, bye.
There'll be plenty in the cellar, there'll be plenty on the shelf; Bye, my little wee one, bye;There'll be goodly store of sweetings for a dainty little elf; Bye, my little wee one, bye. The snow may be a-flying o'er the meadow and the hill,The ice has checked the chatter of the little laughing rill,But in your cosey cradle you are warm and happy still; So bye, my little wee one, bye.
Why, the Bob White thinks the snowflake is a brother to his song; Bye, my little wee one, bye;And the chimney sings the sweeter when the wind is blowing strong; Bye, my little wee one, bye;The granary's overflowing, full is cellar, crib, and bin,The wood has paid its tribute and the ax has ceased its din;The winter may not harm you when you're sheltered safe within; So bye, my little wee one, bye.