The Struwwelpeter Overture

When the children have been good

That is let it be understood

Good at mealtimes good at play

Good all night and all of the day

They shall have the pretty things

Merry Christmas always brings

But naughty romping girls and boys

Who tear their clothes and make a noise

Who spoil their pinafores and their frocks

They deserve no Christmas box

Such as these shall never look

At this pretty picture book

Yes such as these shall never look

At this pretty picture book