Between 1763 and 1794 Thomas Warren published, through differing publishers, an annual collection of catches, canons and glees, under the aegis of the Catch Club. This item was published in the sixth collection.

Lyrics: John Gay

Ye happy fields, unknown to noise and strife,
The kind rewarders of industrious life;
Ye shady woods, where once I used to rove,
Alike indulgent to the muse and love;
Ye murm'ring streams, that in meanders roll,
The sweet composers of the pensive soul;
Farewell. The city calls me from your bow'rs,
Farewell, amusing thoughts and peaceful hours.