Then he stands and takes his ease,

Stamps his foot and claps his hands,

And turns him round to view the land.

"Oats and beans and barley O!

Waiting for a partner, waiting for a partner.

Open a ring and send one in.

Oats and beans and barley O!

"So now you're married you must obey,

You must be true to all you say,

You must be kind, you must be good,