Old May Song-The Oldham Tinkers

Old May Song - The Oldham Tinkers
All in this pleasant evening together come are we
For the summer spring so fresh green and gay
We'll tell you of a blossom that buds on every tree
Drawing near to the merry month of May
Rise up the master of this house
Put on your chain of gold
For the summer springs so fresh green and gay
We hope you're not offended your house we make so bold
Drawing near to the merry month of May
Rise up the mistress of this house with gold upon your breast
For the summer springs so fresh green and gay
And if your body be asleep I hope your soul's at rest
Drawing near to the merry month of May
Rise up the children of this house
All in you rich attire
For the summer springs so fresh green and gay
For every hair upon your head shines like the silver wire
Drawing near to the merry month of May
God bless this house and harbor
Your riches and your store
For the summer springs so fresh green and gay
We hope the Lord will prosper you both now and ever more
Drawing near to the merry month of May
So now were going to leave you
In peace and plenty here
For the summer springs so fresh green and gay
We shall not sing you may again until another year
For to draw you this cold winter's away