YOU spotted snakes with double tongue,   Thorny hedgehogs, be not seen; Newts and blind-worms, do no wrong;   Come not near our fairy queen.

      Philomel, with melody,       Sing in our sweet lullaby;     Lulla, lulla, lullaby; lulla, lulla, lullaby!         Never harm,         Nor spell nor charm,       Come our lovely lady nigh;       So, good night, with lullaby.

Weaving spiders, come not here;   Hence, you long-legg'd spinners, hence! Beetles black, approach not near;   Worm nor snail, do no offence.

      Philomel, with melody,       Sing in our sweet lullaby;     Lulla, lulla, lullaby; lulla, lulla, lullaby!         Never harm,         Nor spell nor charm,       Come our lovely lady nigh;       So, good night, with lullaby.