The Farmer in the Dell
Whimsical Journey of Unity: The Farmer's Tale
Lyrics
The farmer in the dell
The farmer is in the dell.
The farmer in the dell
This line is a repetition emphasizing the presence of the farmer.
Hi-ho,the derry-o
Expression used to accompany a rhythmic activity; it doesn't convey specific meaning.
The farmer in the dell
Reiteration that the farmer is in the dell.
The farmer takes a wife
The farmer is getting married.
The farmer takes a wife
A restatement highlighting the farmer's marriage.
Hi-ho, the derry-o
An exclamation accompanying a lively activity without adding specific meaning.
The farmer takes a wife
Emphasizes that the farmer is indeed marrying.
The wife takes the child
The farmer's wife has a child.
The wife takes the child
Repetition underlining the wife's action of taking a child.
Hi-ho, the derry-o
An exclamation without a direct meaning, likely for rhythmic purposes.
The wife takes the child
Reiteration that the wife takes a child.
The child takes the nurse
The child takes a nurse.
The child takes the nurse
Restatement emphasizing the child's action.
Hi-ho, the derry-o
Hi-ho, the derry-o; no specific meaning, likely for rhythm or engagement.
The child takes the nurse
Confirmation that the child takes a nurse.
The nurse takes the cow
The nurse takes a cow.
The nurse takes the cow
Repetition emphasizing the nurse's action.
Hi-ho, the derry-o
Expression used for rhythmic engagement.
The nurse takes the cow
Confirmed action of the nurse taking a cow.
The cow takes the dog
The cow takes a dog.
The cow takes the dog
Restatement emphasizing the cow's action.
Hi-ho, the derry-o
Rhythmic expression without specific meaning.
The cow takes the dog
Confirmation of the cow taking a dog.
The dog takes the cat
The dog takes a cat.
The dog takes the cat
Reiteration emphasizing the dog's action.
Hi-ho, the derry-o
Rhythmic expression without conveying a specific message.
The dog takes the cat
Confirmation that the dog takes a cat.
The cat takes the mouse
The cat takes a mouse.
The cat takes the mouse
Restatement emphasizing the cat's action.
Hi-ho, the derry-o
Rhythmic expression without a particular meaning.
The cat takes the mouse
Confirmation that the cat takes a mouse.
The mouse takes the cheese
The mouse takes cheese.
The mouse takes the cheese
Reiteration emphasizing the mouse's action.
Hi-ho, the derry-o
Rhythmic expression without conveying a direct message.
The mouse takes the cheese
Confirmation that the mouse takes cheese.
The cheese stands alone
The cheese stands alone.
The cheese stands alone
Repetition emphasizing the isolated state of the cheese.
Hi-ho, the derry-o
Rhythmic expression without a specific meaning.
The cheese stands alone
Confirmation that the cheese stands alone.
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