When my mind is sorely torn?
 Badabec had to die
 Fair Pantagruel is born
 Shall I weep, yes, for why?
 Then laugh and show my scorn

 Born with a strength untold
 Foreseen to have great age
 Set in Gargantuan mould,
 Joyful laugh, yet quick to rage
 Princely wisdom, habits bold;
 Power, glory, lauded sage

 Pantagruel born -- the earth was dry and burning
 In Paradise dear Badabec prays for him
 Pantagruel born -- the earth was dry and burning
 In Paradise dear Badabec prays for him.

 Pantagruel born -- the earth was dry and burning
 In Paradise dear Badabec prays for him

 How can I laugh or cry
 When my mind is sorely torn?
 Badabec had to die;
 Fair Pantagruel is born
 Shall I weep, yes, for why?
 Then laugh and show my scorn