I have written my own lyrics for John Ball:
JOHN BALL
(Geoffrey Boxell)
When Adam delved and Eve span,
Who was then the gentleman?
Listen one and listen all …
To the words of good John Ball.
Read the Bible, those who can,
Know you now that we are but man.
The glitter of your world one day will pall:
So say the words of good John Ball.
In God's eyes equal are all –
Written in the letters of Apostle Paul.
Dread lords and ladies, you may fall:
So say the words of good John Ball.
Sons of Adam, daughters of Eve,
Those of low rank ne'er should grieve:
Jesus saved us all from the Fall –
So say the words of good John Ball.
You masters all, tread with care,
Hand us justice and be most fair,
For we may rise and take it all –
So say the words of good John Ball.
When Adam delved and Eve span,
Who was then the gentleman?
Listen one and listen all …
To the words of good John Ball!
For the tune contact me as I only have an MP3 of it
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