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