Ballad of Hawkwood
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There is a fine gent christened rule i' the land
Mulch, sow and then reap
There is a fine gent christened rule i' the land
And he has green fingers on both of his hands
I'll be good to the land and the land will be good to me
With the vicar's fair daughter he dreamed a bold dream
To mulch, sow and then reap
With the vicar's fair daughter he dreamed a bold dream
To grow food for his kinsmen as nature decreed
I'll be good to the land and the land will be good to me
By the edge of the forest they spied a fine patch
To mulch, sow and then reap
By the edge of the forest they spied a fine patch
And to grow fruit and veg there a plan did they hatch
I'll be good to the land and the land will be good to me
But the men of the hour dreamed of buildings not plants
Mulch, sow and then reap
But the men of the hour dreamed of buildings not plants
A development would far more their profits enhance
I'll be good to the land and the land will be good to me
Our forefathers fought for this fair forest land
Mulch, sow and then reap
Our forefathers fought for this fair forest land
So now against the law was the businessman's plan
I'll be good to the land and the land will be good to me
After two years had passed did the council relent
Mulch, sow and then reap
After two years had passed did the council relent
Now we'll work the earth as our forefathers meant
I'll be good to the land and the land will be good to me
Now if you pass by here you might hear a tune
Mulch, sow and then reap
Now if you pass by here you might hear a tune
The melody is old and the words will be soon