THE KITE AND COCK ROBIN.
THE OWL, THE BEETLE, AND COCK ROBIN.
Who'll make his shroud?
I, said the Beetle,
With my thread and needle.
I'll make his shroud.
Who'll dig his grave?
I, said the Owl,
With my spade and shovel.
I'll dig his grave.
Who'll toll the bell?
I, said the Bull,
Because I can pull.
I'll pull the bell.
THE BULL TOLLING THE BELL
THE ROOK AND THE LARK
Who'll be the Parson?
I, said the Rook,
With my little book.
I'll be the Parson.
Who'll be the Clerk?
I, said the Lark,
If it's not in the dark.
I'll be the Clerk.
Who'll be chief mourner?
I, said the Dove,
For I mourn for my love.
I'll be chief mourner.
Who'll sing a psalm?
I, said the Thrush,
As she sat in a bush.
I'll sing a psalm.
