On the carpet you shall kneel,
As the grass grows in the field;
Stand up, stand up on your feet,
Show the girl you love so sweet.
Now you’re married I hope you’ll enjoy
A son and a daughter, so
Kiss and good-bye.
—Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire (Miss Youngman).
Down on the carpet you shall kneel,
While the grass grows on your field;[3]
Stand up straight upon your feet,
And choose the one you love so sweet.
Marry couple, married in joy,
First a girl and then a boy;
Seven years after, seven years come,
Please,[4] young couple, kiss and have done.
—Belfast (W. H. Patterson).
On the carpet you shall kneel,
While the grass grows fresh and green;
Stand up straight upon your feet,
And kiss the one you love so sweet.
Now they’re married, love and joy,
First a girl and then a boy;
Seven years after, seven years ago,
Now’s the time to kiss and go.