Judy Cook, Folksinger

Chickens in the Garden - Original

As Sung By Judy Cook

I once did know a farmer, and he was a faithful soul
He used to work upon his farm around his country home
He had an only daughter, and to win her I did try
And when I asked her to be mine, the old man did reply,

Treat my daughter kindly, and say you'll do no harm
And when I die, I'll leave to you both my little stock and farm
My horse, my cow, my sheep, my plow, my home, my pump, my barn
And all the little chickens in the garden.

I loved this young girl dearly, and I thought that she loved me
And every evening I would go her lovely face to see
And watch her milk her father's cow; in that I saw no harm
And lots of fun I'd always have before I left the barn

Treat my daughter kindly, and say you'll do no harm
And when I die, I'll leave to you both my little stock and farm
My horse, my cow, my sheep, my plow, my home, my pump, my barn
And all the little chickens in the garden.


Her father has consented, and we two will married be
We'll own our little country home and live in harmony
No sorrow seems to hover o'er our little cottage home
For all is blithe and happiness; although we live alone.

Treat my daughter kindly, and say you'll do no harm
And when I die, I'll leave to you both my little stock and farm
My horse, my cow, my sheep, my plow, my home, my pump, my barn
And all the little chickens in the garden.