  Who wakes earliest in the morn? Sure you'll think it is the lark, Who before the daylight's born, Rises singing through the dark. But though sweet the lark may carol, Early to his mate may call, Johnny Jump-up, Johnny Jump-up, Carols loud before them all. Who wakes latest in the night When the sun is gone to bed, When each tiny blossom bright Nods in sleep its pretty head? Other babies all are sleeping, Mother's eyelids droop and fall. Johnny Jump-up, Johnny Jump-up, Waketh later than them all. Johnny's eyes are very lovely, Johnny's eyes are very blue; But one hardly cares to see them Snap and dance the whole night through. Johnny's laugh is clear and ringing, Tinkling like a silver bell; But a child should not be singing Morning, noon, and night as well. Johnny Jump-up, Johnny Jump-up, Rules us with his tiny hand; Lord and master, king and kaiser, In the realm of Nurseryland. Take your pleasure without measure; Laugh and crow, and whoop and call! Johnny Jump-up, Johnny Jump-up, We're your faithful servants all! |
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