Cock & Hen Lyrics

Daughter

I am your father

And I

Have always been your father

Daughter

Child, I am your father

But what am I too

I am your lover

For I am the cock and you are the hen

And we only have these two roles to play

And we only have these steps I must teach you

The dance says all we need to say

And I

Have provided for you

And I

Shall continue to provide for you

Long after you become a mother yourself

Choose a mate

In sickness

In health

He'll be the cock and you'll be the hen

And you'll only have these two roles to play

You only have these steps I must teach you

The dance says all you'll need to say

Show the sun you appreciate his light

Show the land you appreciate his might

Let us dance

Daughter, spin for me

Show your father you can receive

By giving

Daughter

I am your father

And I

Have always been your father

Daughter

Child, I am your father

But what am I too

I am your lover

For I am the cock and you are the hen

And we only have these two roles to play

And we only have these steps I must teach you

The dance says all we need to say