[Verse 1]
Oh, three Eynsham lads came out one day
To Lord Abingdon s manor they made their way
They took some dogs to catch some game
And soon to Wytham woods they came
[Chorus]
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
[Verse 2]
We had not long been beating there
Before our spaniel put up a hare
Up she sprang and away she ran
At the very same time a pheasant sprang
[Chorus]
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
[Verse 3]
We had not beat the woods all through
Before Barrett, the keeper, he came into view
When we saw the old bugger look
We made our way to Cashington brook
[Chorus]
With a laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
[Instrumental]
[Verse 4]
When we got there twas full to the brim
And you d have laughed to see us swim
Ten foot of water, if not more
When we got out, the dogs came o er
[Chorus]
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
[Verse 5]
O er hedges, ditches, gates and rails
Our dogs followed on, behind our heels
You may say just what you will
But weâll have our hare in banter stew
[Chorus]
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did
[Chorus]
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o
Three jolly young fellows as ever did go
