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At the court of King Arthur, Ayreon is welcomed by a nobleman. He is invited to sing of various tales; if he does well (and wins the heart of Queen Gwenhwyfar in the process) he will be allowed to stay as a minstrel. (source)
[NOBLEMAN]
A new horizon
Hear the travellers call!
Behold there lies a kingdom
Go forth, ye minstrel tall!
Sing of your wisdom
Spread tidings of joy
A feast of song and laughter
Ye courtyard minstrel boy
O'dance thee 'round the table
For conquerors and kings!
Thou must win the heart of Gweniviere
Fair maiden of the king!
Thy lord, thy master
Arthur thee so bold
Heed the words of Ayreon
And thy future will unfold!
Sing ye tales of wonder
Whilst ye hide behind the joy!
Cast thy spell asunder
Ye courtyard minstrel boy!
Sing ye, oh sing ye, courtyard minstrel boy!
Sing ye, oh sing ye, courtyard minstrel boy!
A day of splendour
How beautiful birds sing!
Ladies, lords and masters
And rainbows he would bring!
A child's sadness
Sweet dreams, oh princely boy!
Let thine eyes reveal the madness
Ye courtyard minstrel boy!
Sing ye tales of wonder
Whilst ye hide behind the joy!
Cast thy spell asunder
Ye courtyard minstrel boy!
Ye Courtyard Minstrel Boy was written by Ian Parry & Arjen Anthony Lucassen.
Ye Courtyard Minstrel Boy was produced by Oscar Holleman & Arjen Anthony Lucassen.