I will swing my axe, don't let the flames go down
Carve up some of that kind-ling
There's plenty of wood around
Well I've seen the devil's shadow, underneath the moon
Keep that fire a-goin', the sun is comin' soon

I will swing my axe, don't let the flames go down

I will swing my axe, don't let the flames go down
Carve up some of that kind-ling
There's plenty of wood around
When I'm old and grey, and these two hands are worn
Cross me over Jordan, Lord and I'll keep Heaven warm

I will swing my axe, don't let the flames go down
Carve up some of that kind-ling
There's plenty of wood around