Come All Ye
Fairport Convention Lyrics
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And together, we will try
To rouse the spirit of the earth
And move the rolling sky
Those that dance, will start to dance
And those who don't will stay
In time to [unverified] our merry tune
So, come all ye rolling minstrels
And together we will try
To rouse the spirit of the earth
And move the rolling sky
Our fiddler, he just loves to play
And that's why he plays so good
And now he plays a violin
Made out of solid wood
So, come all ye rolling minstrels
And together we will try
To rouse the spirit of the earth
And move the rolling sky
Possessor of the magic touch
And no magician he
Will play for you some magic notes
Instead, as you will see
So, come all ye rolling minstrels
And together we will try
To rouse the spirit of the earth
And move the rolling sky
Sound of beating on the drum
Song behind you'll hear
And to the rhythm of guitar
We hope you'll lend an ear
So, come all ye rolling minstrels
And together we will try
To rouse the spirit of the earth
And move the rolling sky
Well, the man who plays the bass does make
Those low notes that you hear
And the high notes come from you and me
For we will sing so clear
So, come all ye rolling minstrels
And together we will try
To rouse the spirit of the earth
And move the rolling sky
The song "Come All Ye" by Fairport Convention is a call to all minstrels to gather together and create music that will uplift and connect with the natural world. It encourages everyone to dance to the rhythm of the merry tune and enjoy the sounds of different instruments such as the violin, drums, bass, and guitar. The lyrics express a belief that music has the power to awaken the spirit of the earth and move the sky.
The repetition of the phrase "come all ye rolling minstrels" creates a sense of unity and inclusivity, inviting all musicians to join in the celebration. The use of different instruments and the specific reference to the type of wood used for the violin suggests an appreciation for the craft of making music and a respect for the materials used.
The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of each person's unique voice in coming together to create something greater. The low notes from the bass and the high notes from the group singing in unison all contribute to the overall harmony of the music. This message of collaboration and diversity is ultimately what makes the song so uplifting and joyful.
Line by Line Meaning
Come all ye rolling minstrels
Let all the wandering musicians gather here
And together, we will try
Let's attempt together
To rouse the spirit of the earth
To awaken the essence of nature
And move the rolling sky
And sway the sky overhead
Those that dance, will start to dance
Those who love to dance will not resist
And those who don't will stay
And those who do not will stay put
In time to our merry tune
In sync with the music we play
That we play for you today
That we offer you as a gift today
Our fiddler, he just loves to play
Our violinist has a passion for music
And that's why he plays so good
That's why he's such a skilled musician
And now he plays a violin
And now he's playing his cherished violin
Made out of solid wood
Crafted from the finest wood
Possessor of the magic touch
Gifted with an enchanting talent
And no magician he
But he's no trickster
Will play for you some magic notes
Will perform for you some spellbinding music
Instead, as you will see
Rather, as you shall witness
Sound of beating on the drum
Hear the pounding of the drum
Song behind you'll hear
You'll hear the melody behind it
And to the rhythm of guitar
And to the beat of the guitar
We hope you'll lend an ear
We hope you'll listen closely
Well, the man who plays the bass does make
The bassist produces
Those low notes that you hear
Those deep tones that you perceive
And the high notes come from you and me
And the high-pitched sounds come from all of us
For we will sing so clear
Because we will all sing with clarity
To rouse the spirit of the earth
To awaken the essence of nature
And move the rolling sky
And sway the sky overhead
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: HUTCHINGS DENNY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ronno
on Book Song
Beautiful song, even if I can't understand what's going on: she's reading a book, he's writing one (and playing) .. I wanted it to be abouth former FC singer Judy Dyble , who would knit on stage if she wasn't singing. The girlfriend theory makes some sense, but if Ian said it was about his daughter...