May Day

from Revel and Rhyme by Nettlebone

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lyrics

MAY DAY

May has come and the sun is high
Children play and sweetheart's sigh
The finest day of all the year
Laughter, song and village cheer

No fields to work on merry day
The lord can kiss my arse today
Gathered all on village green
Soon we'll choose a fair May Queen

Twist and turn 'round the maypole
Spin and twirl 'round the maypole, maypole
Boys and girls 'round the maypole
Sweethearts found 'round the maypole
Hands held high 'round the maypole
Weave and wheel 'round the maypole, maypole
Ribbons twist 'round the maypole
Stolen kiss 'round the maypole

The fairest birch you could've dreamed
Trunk is cut adorned and cleaned
Pole is lifted high with ease
Ribbons blowing in the breeze

Garlands posies sheer delight
Our maypole stands in gold sunlight
Rising tall from sacred ground
The finest sight for miles around

Twist and turn 'round the maypole
Spin and twirl 'round the maypole, maypole
Boys and girls 'round the maypole
Sweethearts found 'round the maypole
Hands held high 'round the maypole
Weave and wheel 'round the maypole, maypole
Ribbons twist 'round the maypole
Stolen kiss 'round the maypole

Maidens tat beneath the bowers
Hair that's weaved with sweet May flowers
Sadness hardship now all gone
Hearts that beat to Spring’s sweet song

Suitors vie to show who's best
Shows of strength put to the test
Today's the day they come together
Today's the day for one another

Twist and turn 'round the maypole
Spin and twirl 'round the maypole, maypole
Boys and girls 'round the maypole
Sweethearts found 'round the maypole
Hands held high 'round the maypole
Weave and wheel 'round the maypole, maypole
Ribbons twist 'round the maypole
Stolen kiss 'round the maypole

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