Here's what I think I hear. I have spelled some things phonetically to represent his pronunciation, and there are a few phrases I have put down as they sound to me, even though they don't make sense. Keep watching this thread for improvements.


THE SUN BEING SET
As sung by George Maynard on "Ye Subjects of England" (Topic Records, 1976)

The sun being set and my work it is done
One more of my days I have spent
Through the meadows to my cottage I tripp-ed along
And I sit myself down with content
Through the meadows to my cottage I tripp-ed along
And I sit myself down with content

My cottage with woodbine are deck-ed all round
I'll just tell me green at my door
Where neath there no trouble nor care to be found
Oh, I've nothing but ground for my floor

My bed made of flock and my sheets they're home spun
Nor trouble ne'er bring to my breast
At night when I'm weary, I lie myself down
And so sweetilye I there take my rest

Like a lark in the morning I rise to my work
There is nothing perplexed in my mind
If a lamb goes astray I'll so careful-lye look
If I seek, I am sure for to find

My pipes made of straw for an ailment I play
While the lambkins skip over the plain
I am blest with content how my time slips away
And at night to my cottage again

No thoughts about riches never entered my breast
Nor none of their honours I desire
For the chiefest of my studies in earning of my bread
And proud titles I never could admire