• Ahead of me the road is long
    And I am weary foot and all
    That's why I've a need for song
    That my spirits need not fall

    To find my fortune I set out
    Away from house and door did trot
    Now I've wandered all about
    And found riches of a sweeter sort

    For around the yonder bend,
    My house and all it's light awaits,
    With food to fill and my soft bed
    Until both moon and night hath waned

    Tomorrow I will ride again
    Before the break of day begins
    Perchance then I'll find a friend
    And we will sing at yonder inn

    Ahead of me the road is long
    But now I've had a grand night's rest
    Which hath inspired this walking song
    For tis jolly tunes I love the best.