We're busy doing nothing, working all day through,

we're trying to find lots of things not to do. 

We're busy going nowhere, isn't it such a crime ? 

we'd like to be unhappy but we never do have the time. 



I have to watch the river to see that it doesn't stop, 

and stick around the rosebuds so they'll know when to pop. 

Better keep those crickets cheerful,they're really a solemn bunch, 

farso, farso. I never have the time for lunch. 



I'd like to meet a turtle, and teach him how to swim, 

then I have to shine the dew-drops, they're looking rather dim. 

Meet my friend the robin and buy him a brand new vest. 

Farso, farso, I never have time to rest.