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Thread #142956   Message #3298075
Posted By: GUEST,Anne R
28-Jan-12 - 04:19 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req/ADD: Devonshire Carol (from John Tams)
Subject: Lyr Add: THE DEVONSHIRE CAROL (John Tams)
Result!

I got a very nice email within hours from a lady called Sally who even looked through the 'War Horse' script for me. The lyrics are as follows -

THE DEVONSHIRE CAROL
(as sung by John Tams)

The lambkin in the manger the light upon the lea
The moorland yields to glory the shepherds bend the knee
And all are wrapped in grace and all are gifted mirth
Peace walks upon this blessed land
Peace walks upon this blessed land
Peace walks upon this blessed land
Goodwill upon all Earth

The ploughboy and his traces, the line upon the land
All's gift by Nature's graces her bounty to command
And all are wrapped in grace and all are gifted mirth
Peace walks upon this blessed land
Peace walks upon this blessed land
Peace walks upon this blessed land
Goodwill upon all Earth

Tommy in the meadow, Tommy in the byre
Tommy on the firestep, Tommy on the wire
And those who walked in war and those who walked in peace
And those who walked this blessed land
And those who walked this blessed land
And those who walked this blessed land
Their souls shall never cease.

Stand to, me bonny lads, stand to and make you ready
Stand to, me bonny lads, hold the line right steady.
Let pride burn through the flame, this day shall bear your name
Stand to, me bonny lads, hold the line right steady
And those who walked in war and those who cherished peace
And those who walked this blessed land
And those who walked this blessed land
And those who walked this blessed land
Their souls shall never cease.

Cheers and thanks again for your help,
Anne