Over the river and through the wood, br To grandfather's house we go; br The horse knows the way br To carry the sleigh br Through the white and drifted snow. br br Over the river and through the wood-- br Oh, how the wind does blow! br It stings the toes br And bites the nose, br As over the ground we go. br br Over the river and through the wood, br To have first-rate play. br Hear the bells ring, br 'Ting-a-ling-ding!' br Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day! br br Over the river and through the wood, br And straight through the barn-yard gate.