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“Under the greenwood tree …” by William Shakespeare 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (c. 23 Apr 1564 – 23 Apr 1616)
Under the greenwood tree
Who loves to lie with me,
And turn his merry note
Unto the sweet bird’s throat,
Come hither, come hither, come hither:
Here shall he see
No enemy
But winter and rough weather.
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Who doth ambition shun
And loves to live i’ the sun,
Seeking the food he eats,
And pleased with what he gets,
Come hither, come hither, come hither:
Here shall he see
No enemy
But winter and rough weather.