On a tree by a river a little tom-tit Sang Willow, titwillow, titwillow And I said to him, Dicky-bird, why do you sit Singing Willow, titwillow, titwillow Is it a weakness of intellect, birdie I cried, Or a rather tough worm in your little inside With a shake of his poor little head he replied, Oh, willow, titwillow, titwillow.
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