~ The Keeper ~

The keeper did a hunting go
And over his shoulder he carried a bow
All for to shoot at a merry little doe
Among the leaves so green-o

[chorus] Jacky-boy! Master! Sing ye well, Very well,
Hey down, ho down, derry, derry, down!
Among the leaves so green-o

The first doe she did cross the plain
The keeper fetched her back again
Where she is now she may remain
Among the leaves so green-o

The second doe she did cross the brook
The keeper fetched her with his hook,
Where she is now you may go and look
Among the leaves so green-o