Sure, MMario,
As with other things posted at Mudcat, I understand the idea is that folks may use them noncommercially at will. For me, that means I don't care if you sing my verse in a paid gig, even, but if you record it, I want a bundle, naturally! ; )However, I typed the verse inaccurately above. Here is the correct version:
"Wait, neow," said the tabby cat, silken-furred.
"To keep him from crying took more than those birds!
So to lull him to slumber, I softly pur-r-r-r-r-r'd."
"I," said the tabby cat, silken-furred.© 1994 Sonja W. Oates
Sonja
BTW, the French carol dates back to the 12th C.