"I learned it from my mother dear,—

Few are there that have learned better-

When I come to deep water,

I can swim thro' like any otter.

"I learned it from my mother dear,—

I find I learned it for my weel;

When I come to a deep water,

I can swim thro' like any eel."

"Turn back, turn back, you lady fair,

You know not what I see;