O little river cat, that sleeps along the banks,
Tell me tell me is it to thee i give my thanks?
For waters that do run clear as morning sun,
O little river cat, you must have so much fun!

O little river cat, that purrs down in the dell,
Tell me tell me was it thee that i heard fell?
Pushed onto thy buns by your devious little sons,
O little river cat, thou must love them tons!

O little river cat, that picks the poison bloom,
Tell me tell me for whom do you swoon?
The sun hath caught thine eye, O my O my,
O little river cat, thou loves the dogged sky!

O little river cat, that sleeps along the banks,
Hear me hear me, to thee i give my thanks!
For without thee the rivers wont run for me,
O little river cat purr on eternally!