I like to teach my students lots of versions of this song so they can see how it changes over time and place. These verses are a lot of fun to sing, too.
Sources: Garson, Eugenia. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Songbook p. 66
Words and Music Composed by Daniel Decatur Emmett
Additional Information at the website Pioneer Girl, fact and fiction of Laura Ingalls Wilder, A to Z
