The gentry are sleeping one by one, oyez... oyez...,
The gentry are sleeping one by one, oyez... oyez...,
The gentry are sleeping one by one,
And no one is having very much fun,
And The Gentry are sleeping anywhere they can.
Verse 2
Two by two... It's a terribly period thing to do.
Verse 3
Three by three I think that's MY hand on my knee!
Verse 4
Four by four On the furniture, on the floor.
Verse 5
Five by five With everybody except their wives.
Verse 6
Six by six With (insert name) up to (his/her) usual tricks.
Verse 7
Seven by seven I think I've died and gone to heaven.
Verse 8
Eight by eight Hurry up (insert name) or you'll be late.
Verse 9
Nine by nine I don't know why, it must be the wine.
Verse 10
Ten by ten No one's asleep and it's morning again.