Many a Jack has met his little Jill Over the garden wall. Many a maiden's had a little thrill Over the garden wall. On a moonlight night when the moon shines bright, Or if there isn't any moon at all, They all cling together like the ivy did Over the garden wall.
Many a tomcat's learned to purr Over the garden wall. Many a she-cat's lost a lot of fur Over the garden wall. On a moonlight night when the moon shines bright, Or if there isn't any moon at all, There's many an answer to the maiden's prayer Over the garden wall.
Meat was made to eat. Milk was made to drink. Chewing gum was made to chew. Dickey-birds were made to fly up above. There's a little place just made for love.
Wonderful things are hanging on the line Over the garden wall. Things that a young man never could design Over the garden wall. Lace all white, there's a girl's, all right, With mother's as expensive as them all. The father's are those with the patches on, Over the garden wall.
There is a workhouse very bright and gay, Over the garden wall, Where they have cocktails and a cabaret, Over the garden wall. On a Christmas night they were all half tight. The work-house master said, "I greet you all." Where did they tell him to put his Christmas pud? MALE CHORUS: Over the garden wall.