Winster Processional - English Morris Dance Tune (2/2 time). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIAi12bcN-g Winster Processional The tune was used for a processional dance in the village of Winster, Derbyshire, England, and was collected by folklorist Cecil Sharp with four other dances and tunes when he visited in 1908. This ditty is sometimes sung before the dance: This is it and that is it And this is morris dancing, The piper fell and he broke his neck And he said it was a chance Sir. I do not know and I do not care What fun we had in Brada (Bradwell) A piece of bread and an old cow’s head And a pudding in the larder. A savory loaf and an oaken pie That we had in Brada A bit for me and a bit for thee And a bit for the Morris dancers. The following words were published in a pamphlet (1978 or ’79) by the Winster Morris Dancers: You don’t know and I don’t know What fun we had at Brampton, A roasted pig and a cuddle duck And a pudding in a lantern! Winster Wakes 1. Winster Wakes there's ale and cakes Allton Wakes there's trenchers (Alton) Birchouer Wakes there's knives and forks (Birchover) Sheldon Wakes there's wenches. 2. This is it and that is it And this is a morris dance, sir Me father fell and broke his leg And so I took a chance, sir. 3. I dunna know, you dunna know What fun we had in Bampton Piece of beef and an old cow's head And pudding baked in a lantern. 4. My new shoone they were so good (shoes) I could dance the morris if I would And if in a hat and coat be dressed I'll dance the morris with the best 5. Morris dance is a pretty tune Lads and lasses plenty Every lad shall have his lass And I'll have four and twenty 6. A toast let's call to one and all And new ones we're befriending There's none so dear as them right here And a song that's near to ending
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