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