Nov 05, 2007 16:07
Remember, remember
the Fifth of November
the Gunpowder Treason and Plot
I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason
should ever be forgotGuy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t'was his intentTo blow up King and Parliament.Three-score barrels of powder belowTo prove old England's overthrow;By God's providence he was catch'dWith a dark lantern and burning match.Holloa boys, holloa boys, let the bells ring.Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King!
A penny loaf to feed the PopeA farthing o' cheese to choke him.A pint of beer to rinse it down.A faggot of sticks to burn him.Burn him in a tub of tar.Burn him like a blazing star.Burn his body from his head.Then we'll say ol' Pope is dead.Hip hip hoorah!Hip hip hoorah hoorah!