[1] Well way down yonder in the forks of the branch
Way down yonder in the [5] forks of the branch
The [1] old sow whistles and the little pigs dance
[5] Ground [1] hog [5] ground [1] hog

Well come on Grandpa get your dog
Come on Grandpa get your dog
We're going up the holler to catch a groundhog
Groundhog groundhog

Well yonder comes Jimmy with a ten foot pole
Yonder comes Jimmy with a ten foot pole
Twist that groundhog out of his hole
Groundhog groundhog

Well come on Pappy get your gun
Come on Pappy get your gun
We got that groundhog on the run
Groundhog groundhog

Well yonder comes Sally with a snicker and a grin
Yonder comes Sally with a snicker and a grin
Groundhog grease all over her chin
Groundhog groundhog