Den he take er great big leap!

Down er hol’ dat’s way down deep!

Po’ li’l’ Rastus!

Cum hyeah, little wooly head.

Po’ li’l’ Rastus!

Gwine to tuck yo’ way to bed.

Po’ li’l’ Rastus!

Look ee dah, de day dun gone!

Shaddahs streamin’ th’ew de co’n,

Sleep until de sunlight dawn!