fox, you've stolen the goose | give it back! | give it back! | or the hunter will get you | with his gun, | or the hunter will get you | with his gun.
his big, long gun, | takes a little shot at you, | takes a little shot at you, | so, you're tinged with red | and then you're dead. | so, you're tinged with red | and then you're dead.
dear little fox, let me advise you: | don't be a thief, | don't be a thief, | don't take the roast goose, | be content with the mouse. | don't take the roast goose, | be content with the mouse.
[german children's song]