Boys of Bedlam / Tavern Boys

Clip to help people learn the songs in the Bonfire Songbook of the College of Blessed Herman the Cripple. The original recording is by Hickey and Sparks and can be listened to here - Please support their channel. Lyrics for “Tavern Boys“, a filk using the tune of “Boys of Bedlam“ 1. For to buy myself a cider I took me to the tavern, The Baron Crew serve a mighty brew And they asked me what I’m having chorus So I sing bonny boys, bonny drunk boys, Tavern boys are bonny, For the Barons are fair and they’ve all facial hair And they’ll serve you drink for money. 2. I went down to the campsite kitchen For to get some food, so I tell ye. Well bread’s a bore but you drink much more When there’s food to line your belly. 3. Wee Jamie’s at the tap now, Wee Brusi’s pulling cider, Skull it fast down for sure I’ve found It’s best when it’s inside yer. 4. Pryderi took my tankard And to the brim he filled it, I drained it quick and I called