CLII.

London bridge is broken down, Dance o'er my lady lee; London bridge is broken down, With a gay lady.

How shall we build it up again? Dance o'er my lady lee; How shall we build it up again? With a gay lady.

Silver and gold will be stole away, Dance o'er my lady lee; Silver and gold will be stole away, With a gay lady.

Build it up again with iron and steel, Dance o'er my lady lee; Build it up with iron and steel, With a gay lady.

Iron and steel will bend and bow, Dance o'er my lady lee; Iron and steel will bend and bow, With a gay lady.

Build it up with wood and clay, Dance o'er my lady lee; Build it up with wood and clay, With a gay lady.

Wood and clay will wash away, Dance o'er my lady lee; Wood and clay will wash away, With a gay lady.

Build it up with stone so strong, Dance o'er my lady lee; Huzza! 'twill last for ages long, With a gay lady.