[Verse 1]
The moon shone down with a silvery light
And a little voice told me I was bound to be all right
He said, "Don't you worry, my little golden child
Let the other ones work, why don't you just run wild?"

[Verse 2]
Some work hard while others work harder
To put up the jam and fill up the larder
Let the other ones work these lovely days away
You are the one who would rather sport and play

[Chorus]
I rubbed my knees together and just played along
When I heard the crickets singing their bowleggеd song
If it all goes terribly wrong
Maybe it won't takе long

[Bridge]
We came to our destruction through fire and through water
Through the cruel machinations of the vengeful daughter
The earth that trembled destroyed all we had made
Many were lost still many more were saved

[Verse 3]
Some plant in the springtime to reap in the fall
Watch the trees in their orchards grow heavy and tall
While the lilies of the field swaying half drunk with pride
Stand gaping at the sky, their pretty mouths open wide

[Chorus]
I rubbed my knees together and just played along
When I heard the crickets singing their bowlegged song
If it all goes terribly wrong
Maybe it won't take long
If it all goes terribly wrong
Maybe it won't take long