Collected from Jack Gilbert April 13th 1980
We are one two three hearty lads all of one mind.
We have all come a-souling, good nature to find,
With your ale rum gin and brandy, and all kinds of wine.God bless the master of this house, and the mistress also.
And the dear little children that gather round your door.
With your ale rum gin and brandy, and all kinds of wine.Go down in your cellar for some apples and pears.
And give us a few - for you'll never be the worse.
With your ale rum gin and brandy, and all kinds of wine.Please put your hand in your pocket and pull out your purse,
And give us a souling, for better or for worse.
With your ale rum gin and brandy, and all kinds of wine.Go down in your cellar and bring us some beer.
And we'll not come a-souling till this time next year.
With your ale rum gin and brandy, and all kinds of wine.