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All In The Month Of May

by Ed Boxall

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The words for this song are adapted from a 9th Century poem from Ireland : 'The Month of May'. Author unknown. The words describe in beautiful but straightforward language the countryside of Ireland at the time awakening to Summer.
I found the poem in a wonderful book by Robin Williamson 'The Wise and Foolish Tongue.

lyrics

May it is
fair faced and gentle
blackbirds exult at the crack of day
cuckoos' work greets lordly summer
a balm it is for bitterness

Chorus:

All in the month of May
All in the month of May
The haze on the brimming lake
All in the month of May

tides of smoothness
the ocean drowsy
flowers decorate the world
bees bear their weight of harvest
high hills call the cows

Chorus:

All in the month of May
All in the month of May
The haze on the brimming lake
All in the month of May

harp of the trees hums and soothes
colour reposes on each slope
rushes find their voice of whispers
swallows soar and dart above

Chorus:

All in the month of May
All in the month of May
The haze on the brimming lake
All in the month of May

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Music by Ed Boxall and Tim Hoyte. Performed by Ed Boxall

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Ed Boxall Hastings, UK

Ed is an artist, storyteller, and musician based in Hastings UK.

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