Simple shepherds all——
My trade is a sight to see；
For my customers I tie， and take 'em up on high，
And waft 'em to a far countree！
My tools are but common ones，
Simple shepherds all——
My tools are no sight to see：
A little hempen string， and a post whereon to swing，
Are implements enough for me！
To-morrow is my working day，
Simple shepherds all——
To-morrow is a working day for me：
For the farmer's sheep is slain， and the lad who did it ta'en，
And on his soul may God ha' mer-cy！