[5] May be omitted in singing.
[6] These verses may be omitted in singing.
[7] These verses may be omitted in singing.
[8] "Aunt" and "Uncle" are titles of reverence given in Cornwall quite irrespective of relationship.
[9] May be omitted in singing.
[10] There is another verse, but it would make the song over long to sing it.
Tommy a' Lynn had no watch to put on,
So he scooped out a turnip to make himself one;
He caught a cricket, and put it within.
It's a rare old ticker, said Tommy a' Lynn.
[11] May be omitted in singing.
[12] Verses 6 & 7, and there have been others of like moralising nature were added when the character of the May-Day visit was altered from one of lovers to their sweet-hearts into one of children seeking May-Gifts. Then the 'Kisses three' were changed to 'Pennies one or three.'
[13] All the second part may be omitted.