The Hunter

Lyrics

[Verse 1] The hunter, he did cross the plain And then he ventured home again The merry, merry feast will soon begin Among the leaves so green-o [Chorus 1] Jackie boy, (Master), sing ye well, (very well) Hey down, ho down, derry, derry down Among the leaves so green-o [Chorus 2] To my hey down, down, (Ho down, down) Hey down, ho down, derry, derry down Among the leaves so green-o [Verse 2] The hunter is a cheerful guide His hearth is bright, his fire is warm His songs, they fill the winter side Among the leaves so green-o [Chorus 2] To my hey down, down, (Ho down, down) Hey down, ho down, derry, derry down Among the leaves so green-o [Chorus 1] Jackie boy, (Master), sing ye well (very well) Hey down, ho down, derry, derry down Among the leaves so green-o [Verse 3] 'Tis merry we'll go, and 'tis merry we'll stay We'll sing a toast 'til the break of day And start again upon our way Among the leaves so green-o [Chorus 1] Jackie boy, (Master), sing ye well, (very well) Hey down, ho down, derry, derry down Among the leaves so green-o [Chorus 2] Ho! To my hey, down, down (Ho down, down) Hey down, ho down, derry, derry down Among the leaves so green-o, green-o [Outro] (Hey down, ho down, derry, derry down) (Hey down, ho down, derry, derry down) (Hey down, ho down, derry, derry down)