Over the River and Through the Woods lyrics: Over the river and through the woods, To Grandmother's house we go; The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh, Through white and drifted snow! Over the river and through the woods, Oh, how the wind does blow! It stings the toes and bites the nose, As over the ground we go. Over the river, and through the woods And through the open gate We seem to go extremely slow It is so hard to wait Over the river and through the woods, To dance and sing and play; Hear the bells ring; they ting-a-ling For it's Thanksgiving Day! Over the river, and through the woods When Grandmother sees us come She'll say, "O, dear, the children are here. Bring pie for everyone." Over the river, and through the woods now Grandmother's face I spy Hurray for the fun! Desert is done! Hurray for pumpkin pie! Over the river and through the woods, To Grandmother's house we go; The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh, Through white and drifted snow! Over the river and through the woods, Oh, how the wind does blow! It stings the toes and bites the nose, As over the ground we go.