Classic Poem

I'll sing you a one-O
Green grow the rushes-O
What is your one-O?
Green grow the rushes-O
For one is one and stands alone
And ever more shall be-O.

I'll sing you a two-O
Green grow the rushes-O
What is your two-O
Green grow the rushes-O
Two, two, the lily-white boys
Clothed all in green-O,
For one is one and stands alone
And ever more shall be-O.

I'll sing you three-O
Green grow the rushes-O
What is your three-O?
Green grow the rushes-O
Three, three, the rivals,
Two, two, the lily-white boys
Clothed all in green-O,
For one is one and stands alone
And ever more shall be-O.

Four for the Gospel makers

Five for the cymbals at your door

Six for six proud walkers

Seven for the seven stars in the sky

Eight for the April rainers

Nine for the nine bright shiners

Ten for the Ten Commandments

Eleven for the 'leven that went to heaven

Twelve for the twelve Apostles

I'll sing you twelve-O
Green grow the rushes-O
What is your twelve-O?
Green grow the rushes-O
Twelve for the twelve Apostles
Eleven for the 'leven that went to heaven
Ten for the Ten Commandments
Nine for the nine bright shiners
Eight for the April rainers
Seven for the seven stars in the sky
Six for the six proud walkers
Five for the cymbals at your door
Four for the Gospel makers
Three, three, the rivals
Two, two, the lily-white boys
Clothed all in green-O,
For one is one and stands alone
And ever more shall be-O.