May Day Carol

1.
I've been a wand'ring all this night
And the best part of the day,
And when I come back home again
I will bring you a branch of May
2.
A branch of May I bring you here,
And at your door I stand,
It's nothing but a sprout, but it's well budded out
By the work of God's own hand.
3.
The moon shines bright, the stars give a light,
A little before 't is day.
We call once more unto your house,
All in this month of May.
4.
My song is done, I must be gone,
No longer can I stay;
God bless you all, both great and small,
And send you a joyful May.