How did Flora die?
With a penknife in her eye.
Who saw Flora die?
Her sister passing by.
Where was Flora buried?
In the churchyard, we know.
Who were the pall-bearers?
The Six Jolly Fellows.
The Six Jolly Fellows, they were all in blue.
They took little Flora to her grave with two.
What was the parson saying?
And why did he cry?
He said, "What a strange thing!
She did not want to die."
Where will Flora go to?
To the green grass to grow.
What will she do there?
Lay and rot I suppose.
Who will see Flora?
All the lads in the town.
What will they do to her?
Turn her dress upside down.
Who will fetch Flora?
The old man on the hill.
What will he give to her?
Twopence and half a crown.