The queen she divides her land into three

She is as cruel as she wants to be

Many an hour she sits there all alone

All alone, but always thinking

Which of my children loves me the best?

I'll give them everything, leave none to the rest

I'll give them all my land and my jewels too

But my love, none shall have it

Mother, dear mother, you've done me great wrong

You married me when I was far too young

The man was rich, but he left me with a child

I need your gold to feed him

Daughter, dear daughter, I've done you no wrong

I married you to a great lord's son

Find a new man for when I'm dead and gone

As for gold, I'll give you nothing

Mother, dear mother, if you see fit

Grant me your kingdom and I'll watch over it

I will rule your land as you would yourself

For I am most like you

Daughter, dear daughter, no, I don't see fit

To give you my land, you'll have none of it

Your words offend me for how could you presume

That you could rule as I do?

Which of my children loves me the best?

I'll give them everything, leave none to the rest

I'll give them all my land and my jewels too

But my love, none shall have it

Mother, dear mother, I do not want your land

I don't want your riches, nor jewels on my hand

My request is simple, it's every child's desire

I only want your blessing

Daughter, dear daughter, you're nothing but a fool

This world is governed by one and only rule

I will die with all my land and my jewels too

And my love, none shall have it