Over the river and through the woods To Grandmother's house we go The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh Through white and drifted snow Over the river and through the woods Oh, how the wind does blow It stings the toes and bites the nose As over the ground we go Over the river and through the woods To have a full day of play Oh, hear the bells ringing ting-a-ling-ling For it is Christmas Day Over the river and through the woods Trot fast my dapple gray