1. London Bridge is broken down,

Dance over, my Ladye Lea;

London Bridge is broken down

With a gay Ladye!

2. How shall we build it up again

Dance over, my Ladye Lea;

How shall we build it up again?

With a gay Ladye!

3. Silver and gold will be stole away, etc.

4. Build it up with iron and steel, etc.

5. Iron and steel will bend and bow, etc.

6. Build it up with wood and clay, etc.

7. Wood and clay will wash away, etc.

8. Build it up with stone so strong!

Dance over, my Ladye Lea;

Huzza, ’twill last for ages long,

With a gay Ladye!