Jenny Wren fell sick again,

And Jenny Wren did die :

The doctors vow'd they'd cure her, Or know the reason why.

Doctor Hawk felt her pulse,

And shaking his head,

Says, "I fear I can't save her,

Because she's quite dead."

"She'll do very well,"

Says sly Doctor Fox,

"If she takes but one pill,

From out of this box."

With hartshorn in hand

Came Doctor Tomtit,

Saying, "Really, good sirs,

It's only a fit."

"You're right, Doctor Tit,

The truth I've no doubt of,

But death is a fit

Folks seldom get out of."

Doctor Cat says, "Indeed,

I don't think she's dead;

I believe, if I try,

She yet might be bled."