When last night the white snow drifted

And the north wind blew?

Chick-a-dee-dee, chick-a-dee-dee,

Bonny little bird!

Come anear my window, let me

Whisper you a word:

If you’ll stay with me all winter,

Chick-a-dee-dee-dee,

Apple-cores and crumbs I’ll give you;

Best of friends we’ll be;