Green Man

from Revel and Rhyme by Nettlebone

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lyrics

GREEN MAN

As I was walking in the Spring
I saw a face amidst the green
Soft leafy hair and silvered skin
The buds of May upon his skin

Oh Green Man
Spirit in the wood
Please offer up your goods
Oh Green man
With tender leaves so fine
Your golden blood for wine

The birds of Summer's chorus sing
Songs of joy for the Green King
Wild roses 'round his body twine
In tangled beard bright berries shine

Oh Green Man
King amongst the trees
With crown of emerald leaves
Oh Green Man
With Summer's gifts and treats
Come and join our feast

Autumn's come gone Summer fair
Wind whistles in his golden hair
His arms outstretched with fruits so sweet
And chestnuts lying at his feet

Oh Green Man
Skin wrinkled hard and brown
Crown shattered on the ground
Oh Green Man
You look so sad and old
Waiting for the cold

Autumn's gone now Winter's here
Green Man hides away in fear
We seek him now with axes sharp
To cut his limbs and strip his bark

Oh Green Man
We never treat you fair
Now shorn of all your hair
Oh Green Man
In fires now you burn
To keep us safe and warm

credits

from Revel and Rhyme, released September 2, 2019
All music and lyrics by Dominic Forrest and Justin Forrest

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about

Nettlebone London, UK

Revel & Rhyme is a musical collaboration between two brothers with significant additions from two wonderful musicians, Jude Rees and Jon Loomes. Dealing with historical themes the album is a journey through England’s largely neglected social and political history using a wide range of traditional instrumentation, evocative lyrics and atmospheric musical soundscapes. ... more