Rida, rida ranka

1. Rida, rida ranka, hästen heter Blanka.
Liten riddare så rar
ännu inga sporrar har.
När du dem har vunnit
barndomsro försvunnit.
Ride a cock horse, the horse named Blanka.
Little knight so sweet
still has no spurs.
When you have won them,
the peace of childhood will be gone.
2. Rida, rida ranka, hästen heter Blanka.
Liten pilt med ögon blå
kungakronor skall han få.
När du dem har vunnit
ungdomsro försvunnit.
Ride a cock horse, the horse named Blanka.
Little lad with eyes of blue,
royal crowns he shall receive.
When you have won them,
the peace of youth will be gone.
3. Rida, rida ranka, hästen heter Blanka.
Andra famntag än av mor,
fröjda dig, när du blir stor.
När du dem har vunnit
mandomsro försvunnit.
Ride a cock horse, the horse named Blanka.
Other hugs than mother's
will give you joy when you grow up.
When you have won them,
the peace of manhood will be gone.