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A​-​Souling

from Greenwood Side by Lothlórien

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Traditional - arranged by Lothlorien. This song has become well-known in local folk circles through the singing of Terry Free, however Tamzin also heard it many years ago when her parents sang it together. It describes an old tradition similar to the 'trick-or-treat' we know today.

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Hey ho, nobody home, no meat, no bread, no money have I got
Yet shall we be merry, Hey ho, nobody home

A soul, a soul, a soulcake, please good missus a soulcake
Apple, a pear, a plum and a cherry, any good thing to make a soul merry
One for Peter, two for Paul, three for Him who made us all

God bless the master of this house and the mistress also
And all the little children that 'round your table grow
The cattle in your stable, the dog at your front door
And all that dwell within your gate I wish you ten times more

The streets are very dirty, my shoes are very thin
I have a little pocket to put a penny in
If you haven't got a penny an halfpenny will do
If you haven't got an halfpenny then God bless you

Go down into your cellar and see what you can find
If your barrels are not empty I hope you will be kind
Indeed I hope you will be kind with your apples and your beer
And I will come and sing no more 'til this time next year

credits

from Greenwood Side, released January 1, 2000
Tamzin Wood - vocals, bodhran
Nicole Leonard - vocals, percussion, keyboard
Chris Lloyd - vocals, Irish bouzouki
John Dearing - vocals

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Lothlórien Auckland, New Zealand

Lothlórien is a Celtic music group based in Auckland, New Zealand, taking its name from the magical forest found in Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings'.

Lothlorien plays ethereal and haunting Celtic music, both traditional folk and contemporary songs and tunes, including some original compositions. ... more

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