We're busy doing nothing, working all day through,
We're trying to find lots of things not to do
We're busy going nowhere, isn't it such a crime ?
We'd like to be unhappy but we never do have the time

I have to watch the river to see that it doesn't stop,
And stick around the rosebuds so they'll know when to pop
Better keep those crickets cheerful,they're really a solemn bunch,
Farso, farso I never have the time for lunch

I'd like to meet a turtle, and teach him how to swim,
Then I have to shine the dew-drops, they're looking rather dim
Meet my friend the robin and buy him a brand new vest
Farso, farso, I never have time to rest