John Langstaff
Oats and Beans and Barley Grow
[JOHN LANGSTAFF]
Oats and beans and barley grow
Oats and beans and barley grow
Oats and beans and barley grow
Do you or I or anyone know how oats and beans and barley grow?

First the farmer sows his seed
Then he stands and takes his ease
Stamps his foot and claps his hands
And turns around to view the land

Waiting for a partner
Waiting for a partner
Waiting for a partner
So open the ring and take one in

So now you're married, you must obey
You must be true to all you say
You must be wise, you must be good
And help your wife to chop the wood

[JOHN LANGSTAFF]
Oats and beans and barley grow

[JOHN LANGSTAFF, CHILDREN]
Oats and beans and barley grow
Oats and beans and barley grow
Do you or I or anyone know how oats and beans and barley grow?

[JOHN LANGSTAFF]
First the farmer sows his seed

[JOHN LANGSTAFF, CHILDREN]
Then he stands and takes his ease
Stamps his foot and claps his hands
And turns around to view the land

[JOHN LANGSTAFF]
Waiting for a partner

[JOHN LANGSTAFF, CHILDREN]
Waiting for a partner
Waiting for a partner
So open the ring and take one in

[JOHN LANGSTAFF]
So now you're married, you must obey

[JOHN LANGSTAFF, CHILDREN]
You must be true to all you say
You must be wise, you must be good
And help your wife to chop the wood