Gully Maggot Widow (Die Made)

[Verse 1] Shi a wan wido, fi ar ozban fall fram a leaf—low and down. So served an ant as food, just a speck upon di ground. One morning di maiden did a taak... [Chorus] Behind a tree's bark Home is safe, home is dark Di maiden wid har pikni Living quiet, living free. [Verse 2] “Dier pikni, mi si rait ya nou, fresh cabbage deh ova deh, weh mi ago fetch. So farewell den! Wiet, wan muor ting! Memba wa apm, no go out, tink bout Papa!” [Dramatic pushing Bridge] But Maiden Junior crept aftawod. Inna di light, weh di shadow broad. But dat was bad! Oh, dat was bad! [Chorus] Behind a tree's bark Home is safe, home is dark Di maiden wid har pikni Living quiet, living free. [Outro] A colorful woodpecker come... Devour di maiden widout mercy. Wat a pity. [Pause] Behind a tree's bark di maiden call fi har pickney... [Fade out]