I gave my true love a small silver bell
for calling me bedside whilst he's getting well
one ring means please come and give me your hand
I'm feeling despair t'was not what I planned
two rings cry I'm fraught now don't know if I'll last
will you sing e'er softly reminisce of the past
three rings says I'm writhing my heart is in pain
bring chocolate and raspberries for strength I shall gain
four rings of the bell hint that healing is near
this little silver bell is not all that I hear