Old woman, old woman, shall we go a shearing?
Speak a little louder, Sir, I’m very thick of hearing.

Old woman, old woman, shall we go a gleaning?
Speak a little louder, Sir, I cannot tell your meaning.

Old woman, old woman, shall we go a walking?
Speak a little louder, Sir, or what’s the use of talking?

Old woman, old woman, shall I kiss you dearly? 
Thank you, kind Sir, I hear you very clearly.