Alan-a-Dale's songs
(Not to any particular tune.)
(the one about the Arrow of Fair Banks)
"Upon a night so long ago, a maiden gave her thanks
To Robin, brave and virtuous, who dwelled upon fair banks
He rescued her from wily John, who owed the throne no claim
Clever was brave Robin's mind, and ever true his aim
Tralalala Lalalala, Tra-diddly-diddly day
"King John, he held a contest, for to seek the outlaw out
But Robin's ne'er outwitted, he would win without a doubt
The Maiden fair, she..."
"Just get to the part about what the arrow does, Alan."
"Oh, yes.. Ummm.. tralala... won the contest, wedding,
John over... oh yes...
"And so he pulled his arrow true, and split Sir Guy's
in twain
And that day forth throughout the land, rejoiced was Robin's name
And Marion and Robin Hood gave contract to their love
And the arrow that had won their day was blessed by gods above.
"The arrow always striketh true, when fired from Robin's bow
And if the foe seeks treachery, one shot will strike him low
No harm the arrow brings to those whose souls are pure of heart
But no barrier could Robin find the arrow could not part.
"Tralalalala, la-diddly..."
Kel smacks him upside the head. "True Strike, evil bane,
ignores hardness, can't harm good-aligned creatures, got it."
"It's nicer in the song."
"It's not. Trust me."
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(the one about the Sheriff of Nottingham)