FIRST FAIRY
You spotted snakes with double tongue,
Thorny hedgehogs be not seen;
Newts and blindworms do no wrong;
Come not near our Fairy Queen.
Hence away.
(Chorus)
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 goodnight, with lullaby.
FIRST FAIRY
Weaving spiders, come not here;
Hence, you long-legged spinners, hence;
Beetles black, approach not near;
Worm nor snail do no offence.
Hence away.
(Chorus)
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 goodnight, with lullaby.
SECOND FAIRY
Hence, away. Now all is well.
One aloof stand sentinel.