The Poetry Corner

Charley Over The Water

By Walter Crane

Over the water, and over the lea, And over the water to Charley; And Charley loves good ale and wine, And Charley loves good brandy, And Charley loves a pretty girl As sweet as sugar candy. Over the water and over the sea, And over the water to Charley; I'll have none of your nasty beef, Nor I'll have none of your barley. But I'll have some of your very best flour To make a white cake for my Charley.