By the shore was little Hernald Staring at the sea Swimming, splashing in the water Saying, "look at me!" Then the waves were soon all growing But Hernald did not see Laughing, splashing in the water Playing happily So they said, "oh little Hernald! Come right back to shore No more splashing in the water You shall play no more!" But little Hernald shook his head And refused to come So mother dear took a long stick And slapped it at his bum