A ship sails up to BidefordA Ship sails up to Bideford upon a western breezeMast by mast, sail over sail she rises from the seas And sights the hills of Devon and the misty English trees. She comes from Eastern Islands The sun is in her hold She bears the fruits of Jaffa Dates, oranges and gold. She brings the silks of China And bails of Turkish dyes And birds with sparkling feathers And snakes with diamond eyes. She’s gliding in the sunlight As white as any gull And the east is gliding with her In the shadow of he hull. A ship sails up to Bideford upon a western breeze With fruits of Eastern Summers she rises from the seas And sights the hills of Devon and the misty Englsh trees. Words by Herbert Asquith. A Ship Sails Up to Bideford theme. (a slightly quirky computer version!) | Faces on the stair‘Tis a brave face that they wear when their souls are steeped in sorrow, ‘Tis a smile through gritted teeth when there’s no work on the morrow. ‘Tis a strike they have to bear while the bosses’ cups o’erflow’ From the working man’s mean wages and the long dark hours below. Tis a fight they have to win for the sake of sons to follow, But the bleeding of their hearts leaves a bitter pain to swallow. For the cries of hungry children make them wish to be - bar none, Where the cold and damp feels warmer than the rays of summer sun. (Chorus) But the dust upon their tongues tasted sweeter than despair. And the blackness in their lungs breathed easier than cool air. And the weight upon their backs was a lighter cross to bear Than the pale and hungry faces on the stair. ‘Tis the empty working hands that lie heavy on the chest. And reflections in the windows of the soul that bring no rest For the pride in working men does feel better in the place Where the coughing choking darkness is fresh breeze upon the face. Tis a strength that they must show, when tomorrow brings no dawn; When the grate burns cold with ashes and another soul to mourn. And the eyes he cannot close, for the dreams he knows are lost, And the faces on the stair bear witness to the cost. ‘Twas a brave face they did wear, though their souls were hung with shame, As cap in hand they nodded to the bosses’ waiting game, The engines once more turning, though their hearts were dragged with lead, For the sons that come tomorrow and the want of daily bread. Words by Joyce Moon Faces on the Stair theme. The Lyn SongFrom rolling moor to rocky shore
The living water flows
1. Tumbling through the ragged rocks,
Bubbling up in sparkling springs
2. High above the buzzard soars
In woodland red and roe deer graze
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. The Wildwood SongCan I climb the tallest trees in the wild wood?Can I go and fish for minnows in the stream? Can I walk on my own through the park and the town? Can I go? Can I learn how to dream? In the woods where you play You’ll see the magpie and the jay But behind every tree there is a stranger. So stay safe and secure and don’t venture from the door And we’ll keep you protected from danger. Where you wade in the stream There’ll be salmon and bream, But you’ll see them on the telly or at school So stay here safe and sound With your feet upon dry ground And we’ll spoil you and we’ll help you to look cool. And I like to go down to the park and the town but did you hear what they told us on the news? So stay safe here at home Surf the net up in your room And don’t ask because it hurts me to refuse. No, you can’t climb the trees in the wild woods. No, you can’t fish for minnows in the stream If we let you go loose You’ll be open to abuse Please don’t go; please don’t learn how to dream. The Wild Woods Theme |