A Calling-On Song - Steeleye Span

Good people pray heed a petition

Your attention we beg and crave

And if you are inclined for to listen

An abundance of pastime we’ll have

We have come to relate many stories

Concerning our forefathers time

And we trust they will drive out your worries

Of this we are all in one mind

Many tales of the poor and the gentry

Of labor and love will arise

There are no finer songs in this country

In Scotland or Ireland likewise

There’s one thing more need be mentioned

The dances are danced all in fun

So now you’ve heard our intention

We’ll play on to the beat of the drum