I rede you beware of the ripples, young man
I rede you beware of the ripples, young man
Though the saddle be soft, you needna ride oft
For fear that the girding beguile you, young man.
I rede you beware of the ripples, young man
I rede you beware of the ripples, young man
Though music be pleasure, take music in measure
Or you may want wind in your whistle, young man.
I rede you beware of the ripples, young man
I rede you beware of the ripples, young man
Whate'er you bestow, do less than you dow
The more will be thought of your kindness, young man.
I rede you beware of the ripples, young man
I rede you beware of the ripples, young man
If you would be strong, and wish to live long
Dance less with your arse to the kipples, young man.
Glossary:
rede . . . . . . . . . . advise
ripples . . . . . . . . aches in the back and buttocks
girding . . . . . . . . saddling/energetic working
dow . . . . . . . . . . are able
kipples . . . . . . . . rafters