Madeleine

Pretty little Madeleine,

Airy, fairy Queen of May,

Happy, laughing Madeleine,

Beaming, mischief-loving fay.

Tiny feet, with merry twinkle,

Gaily dancing all the day,

Dream thy baby flow'rs among,

Childhood's hours are ne'er too long.

Sing my birdie, sing my birdie,

Sing my birdie, Madeleine!

Weary little Madeleine,

Pink lids drooping o'er blue e'en,

Sleeping, dreaming Madeleine,

Sweeter cherub ne'er was seen.

Little head on pillow resting,

Sunning o'er in golden sheen.

Dream thy baby flow'rs among,

Childhood's hours are ne'er too long.

Sing my birdie, sing my birdie,

Sing my birdie, Madeleine!