The Gaol Song (Hip Fol the Day) lyrics
by Traditional English Folk
[Verse 1]
Step in young man, I know your face
It's nothing in your favour
A little time I'll give to you
Six months unto hard labour
[Chorus]
To me hip fol the day, hip fol the day
Hip fol the day, fol the digee-o
To me hip fol the day, hip fol the day
Hip fol the day, fol the digee-o
[Verse 2]
At six o'clock, our gaoler comes in
With a bunch of keys all in his hand
Come, come my lads, step up in time
The wheel to tread and the corn to grind
[Chorus]
To me hip fol the day, hip fol the day
Hip fol the day, fol the digee-o
To me hip fol the day, hip fol the day
Hip fol the day, fol the digee-o
[Verse 3]
At half past eight, the bell doth ring
Into the chapel we must swing
Down on our bendеd knees to fall
Lord have mercy on us all
[Chorus] x6
To me hip fol thе day, hip fol the day
Hip fol the day, fol the digee-o
To me hip fol the day, hip fol the day
Hip fol the day, fol the digee-o