OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOOD

Over the river and through the wood
To Grandmother's house we go. 
The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh 
     Through white and drifted snow. 
Over the river and through the woods, 
Oh, how the wind does blow. 
It stings the toes and bites the nose 
     As over the ground we go. 

Over the river and through the woods 
To have a full day of play. 
Oh, hear the bells ringing ting-a-ling-ling, 
     For it is [Christmas] Day. 
Over the river and through the wood,
Trot fast my dapple gray; 
Spring o'er the ground just like a hound, 
     For this is [Christmas] Day. 

Over the river and through the wood 
And straight through the barnyard gate. 
It seems we go so dreadfully slow; 
     It is so hard to wait. 
Over the river and through the wood, 
Now Grandma's cap I spy. 
Hurrah for fun; the pudding's done; 
     Hurrah for the pumpkin pie.