Give me the song of the linnet,
Give me the lilt of the lark,
Give me the meadow a minute,
Give me a stroll in the dark.
Give me the dawning up yonder,
Give me the sun in the west,
Give me the woodland to wander —
You may have all of the rest.

You take the gold of the palace,
Give me the gold of a dream:
You take the glittering chalice,
I'll take a drink from a stream.
You take the noise of the brasses,
Bugles to welcome the guest,
Give me the breeze on the grasses —
You may have all of the rest.

You take the fame and the glory,
High on the rocky ascent,
You be the hero of story,
Give me the joy of content.
Give me the house in the valley,
Give me the babe on my breast,
Give me the love of my Sally —
You may have all of the rest.