I went out to the hazelwood. Because a fire was in my head. Cut and peeled a hazel wand. And hooked a berry to a thread. . And when white moths were on the wing.
Grandaddy look at the gypsies dancing in the firelight. Burning so brightly. How do they keep themselves warm on such a night. See all the fiddlers twirling while he plays his violin.
[Chorus]. In Norway, there sits a maid. By lou, my baby, she begins. Little know I my child's father. Or if land or sea he's livin' in. . Then there arose at her bed feet.