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Thread #129009   Message #2892897
Posted By: Edthefolkie
23-Apr-10 - 02:34 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Prepare for May Morning celebrations
Subject: Lyr Add: PADSTOW MAY DAY MORNING SONG
You might find some preparation, unity and good singing by the working classes outside the Golden Lion in Padstow at 00:01 hrs on May Day!

Unite and unite and let us all unite,
   For summer is acome unto day,
And whither we are going we will all unite,
   In the merry morning of May.

I warn you young men everyone
   For summer is acome unto day,
To go to the green-wood and fetch your May home
   In the merry morning of May.

Arise up Mr. ---- and joy you betide
   For summer is acome unto day,
And bright is your bride that lies by your side,
   In the merry morning of May.

Arise up Mrs. ---- and gold be your ring,
   For summer is acome unto day,
And give to us a cup of ale the merrier we shall sing,
   In the merry morning of May.

Arise up Miss ---- all in your gown of green
   For summer is acome unto day,
You are as fine a lady as wait upon the Queen,
   In the merry morning of May.

Now fare you well, and we bid you all good cheer,
   For summer is acome unto day,
We call once more unto your house before another year,
   In the merry morning of May.

Go at least once in your life but respect the Padstonians - 'tis their day.