Play-time, play-time, hurrah!
Out in the fields together!
Don't let us lose a moment's time,
This fine, bright, glorious weather.
Run, boys! Run, boys! faster!
Ball and the bats for cricket;
Jack, you're the fastest runner here,
Be off, and pitch the wicket.
Football for those who choose--
The goal stick--go, Jim, fix it;
Give us the ball; who's won the toss?
Now, for the first who kicks it.
No lazy ones today;
Off, stretch your legs running!
Now for the hip, hip, hip, hurrah!
And let the noise be stunning.
Hear how it echoes round!
Another and another!
No fear of noise, it won't disturb
Old granny and poor mother.
Hullo there! no foul play!
Dick, what is that you're saying?
No bad words and no cruel sport;
We're come for fun and playing.