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Lyr Req: English Meadow

05 May 00 - 08:34 AM (#223442)
Subject: Lyr. request : English Meadow
From: GUEST,P.Blissett@talk21.com

Can anyone help me with the lyrics of a song for which the chorus runs:

I'm for a bird thats bold in flight Im for a shady hollow Im for the hare that runs by night and I'm for an English meadow.

I believe this may be performed by Brandywine Bridge

any suggestions much appreciated

05 May 00 - 09:23 AM (#223460)
Subject: RE: Lyr. request : English Meadow
From: Patrish(inactive)

I would like the words for this too, its a beautiful song.
I do know a group who performs it and will ask them - let you know
Patrish

05 May 00 - 09:37 AM (#223469)
Subject: RE: Lyr. request : English Meadow
From: Patrish(inactive)

I have spoken to my friends, I will be seeing them on Sunday at Holmfirth Folk festival, where they have promised me the words. So I will post them as a lyric addition.
Watch this space
Patrish

11 May 00 - 08:50 AM (#226342)
Subject: RE: Lyr. request : English Meadow
From: GUEST,Paul

Hi Patrish

were you able to get the lyrics? I am still hunting them down this end

11 May 00 - 09:50 AM (#226373)
Subject: RE: Lyr. request : English Meadow
From: Patrish(inactive)

No, I didn't get to festival until late afternoon and I missed "Firm Friends" who promised me them. I will ring them tonight and ask if they will post them on to me. Patrsh

11 May 00 - 11:26 AM (#226429)
Subject: Lyr Add: ENGLISH MEADOW
From: GUEST,Liz Jenkinson

Who comes softly by my window? Who comes lightly on the night air?
Is it friend or is it other who comes here with ne'er a care?
Shall I rise or shall I slumber, if he knocks upon my door?
For if I do not rise and answer, will he knock and knock some more?

I'm for a bird that's bold in flight. I'm for a shady hollow.
I'm for a hare that runs by night, and I'm for an English meadow.

Hark! It is my dearest husband. Come and lie you here by me.
You are cold and the frost is cruel. Come lie here and I'll warm thee.
See the moon, how bright she shineth in a sky so full of light!
See the stars, how they embrace her, putting darkness all to flight!

I'm for a bird etc.

When upon an English meadow, setting snares both far and near,
Do you think upon the danger? Oh, for me, what do you care?
For if you're caught, then you'll be sentenced, and transported you will be,
Far away across the ocean. Who will then provide for me?

I'm for a bird etc.

Sorry love, I cannot tarry. In our bed I cannot lie.
The frost and the cold they do await me. Sadly we must say goodbye.
Upon the moon a thousand curses, and the stars that shine so bright!
He was espied upon the meadow. Now the keeper's men draw nigh.

I'm for a bird etc.

HTML line breaks added. --JoeClone, 11-Mar-02.

17 May 00 - 08:19 AM (#229255)
Subject: RE: Lyr. request : English Meadow
From: GUEST,Paul

Liz,

Many many thanks for this

Looks like I have to find the female half of a duet then!!

20 Oct 04 - 08:21 PM (#1302332)
Subject: RE: Lyr. request : English Meadow
From: Q (Frank Staplin)

Interesting lyrics. Who wrote it? Or is it derived from traditional?
I have heard of a song called Meadow of the Hares, but have never seen it.