Oats and wheat and barley grows,
You and I and every one knows
Where oats and wheat and barley grows.
As the farmer sows his seed,
Folds his arms and takes his ease,
Stamps his feet and claps his hands,
And turns him round to view the land.
Waiting for a partner,
Waiting for a partner,
Waiting for a partner,
To open the ring
And take one in.

Now you’re married, &c.
[same as Much Wenlock.]

—Tean, North Staffs. (Miss Keary).

VII.

Oats and beans and barley grow,
You and I and every one know;
You and I and every one know
That oats and beans and barley grow.

Thus the farmer sows his seed,
Thus he stands and takes his ease,
Stamps his foot and claps his hands,
And turns him round to view the land.
Waiting for a partner,
Waiting for a partner.

Now you’re married you must obey, &c.
[same as Much Wenlock.]

—Brigg, Lincolnshire (Miss Barker).

VIII.