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. 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! If there any way I can upload an MP3 of my friend singing it? e-mail me on grboxell@xtra.co.nz if there is.
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