Muckle John Lyrics

[Chorus]
Follow the king of muse and fancy
See the brightly coloured one
Bells and whimsy sights entrancing
Dance with muckle john
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You know me as muckle john
A jester in the finest court
A man of mirth and whimsy fine
Come see what i have wrought

[Chorus]
I entertain the court tonight
The noble folk are gathering
If the king he smiles, a happy night
His frown much sorrow brings
[Chorus]
My little tricks bring them delight
They love to watch my charm and skill
Coil of shoe, bells so bright
My magic makes them love me still
[Chorus]
(instrumental)
Twenty years ago i came to court
My craft to learn at masters hand
I sorrow for what is to come
No students come to join my band
[Chorus]
I am the last one of my kind
No more the courts the jesters want
They have new games to bring delight
New charms to dwell upon
Pardon me now while i dance for my master
My tierd bones must gad about
To bring a smile as the music, faster
Turns my magic out
[Chorus]
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Dance with muckle john
Dance with muckle john