The Cutty Wren
Steeleye Span * Track #5 On Time
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The Cutty Wren by Steeleye Span
Performed by
Steeleye SpanWrited by
Bob Johnson & Gay Woods & Liam Genockey & Maddy Prior & Peter Knight & Tim HarriesAbout
The wren is known as the King of the Birds, because there is a fable in which a competition takes place to decide which bird is supreme. It is decided that he that flies the highest is the monarch. The wren craftily hitches a ride on the back of the eagle and wins.
Also the wren was sacred to the D...
The Cutty Wren Lyrics
Traditional
Oh where are you going said Milder to Moulder
Oh we may not tell you said Festel to Fose
We're off to the woods said John the Red Nose
We're off to the woods said John the Red Nose
And what will you do there said Milder to Moulder
We'll shoot the Cutty wren said John the Red Nose
And how will you shoot us said Milder to Moulder
With bows and with arrows said John the Red Nose
Oh that will not do said Milder to Moulder
Oh what will you do then said Festel to Fose
Great guns and great cannon said John the Red Nose
And how will you fetch her said Milder to Moulder
Oh we may not tell you said Festel to Fose
On four strong men's shoulders said John the Red Nose
Ah that will not do said Milder to Moulder
Oh what will do then said Festel to Fose
Great carts and great wagons said John the Red Nose
Oh how will you cut her up said Milder to Moulder
With knives and with forks said John the Red Nose
Oh that will not do said Milder to Moulder
Great hatchets and cleavers said John the Red Nose
Oh how will you boil her said Milder to Moulder
In pots and in kettles said John the Red Nose
O that will not do said Milder to Moulder
Great pans and large cauldrons said John the Red Nose
Oh who'll get the spare ribs said Milder to Moulder
We'll give 'em all to the poor said John the Red Nose
The Cutty Wren Q&A
Who wrote The Cutty Wren's ?
The Cutty Wren was written by Bob Johnson & Gay Woods & Liam Genockey & Maddy Prior & Peter Knight & Tim Harries.
Who produced The Cutty Wren's ?
The Cutty Wren was produced by John Etchells & Steeleye Span.