Flags, Flax, and Fodder

Flags, Flax, and Fodder

The Secrets of 1734 Revealed.

Green Grow the Rashes, O

I'll sing you one, O,
Green grow the rashes, O.
What is your one, O?
One is One and all alone and ever more shall be so.

I'll sing you two, O,
Green grow the rashes, O.
What is your two, O?
Two, two, the lilly-white boys, clothed all in green, O,
One is One and all alone and ever more shall be so.

I'll sing you three, O,
Green grow the rashes, O
What is your three, O?
Three, three, the rivals,
Two, two, the lilly-white boys, clothed all in green, O,
One is One and all alone and ever more shall be so.

.... Four, O,
.....
Four for the four wind makers,
Etc.

.....Five, O
.....
Five for the symbol at your door,
Etc.

.....Six, O
.....
Six for the six proud walkers,
Etc.

.....Seven, O
.....
Seven for the seven stars in the sky,
Etc.

.....Eight, O
.....
Eight for the April Rainers,
Etc.

.....Nine, O
Nine for the Nine Bright Shiners,
Etc.