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The Goblin Lads

from Wee Folk Stomp by Ginger Ackley

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The Goblin Lads were tricked by a naughty witch into doing her dirty work. The downside is that they have to work during the day - and you KNOW goblins hate the sunlight! A good wizard saves the day and the goblins go back to being night workers! Yay! (Stomp Stomp)

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A Goblin king upon the hill –
He looked about and sighed ​(sigh)
“Oh, were I king of human lands,
'Tis then I'd stand with pride!
“I'd have a crown of purest gold –
Not iron or wood or stone! ​(uh, uh!)
I'd have the softest robes for miles,
And I'd sit upon a throne!!! ​(Yeah!)

Chorus​: Hey! Ho! The Goblin Lads, stomping through the night! ​(stomp stomp)
Hey! Ho! The Goblin Lads cannot stand the light!
Lock your windows! Bar your doors Against the gruesome blight!
The Goblin Lads are on the town, So keep your lanterns bright!

A woman's voice spoke from the air:
“If thou dost wish to rule,
“Then serve me well and I shall give thee
magic for a tool!” ​(cackle)
The Goblin called unto him then,
From deep within the wood ​(umm err ummm huh)
And gathered there his Goblin Horde.
For man, he meant no good! ​(snarls)​ ​Chorus

And when the Goblins gathered all,
The Witch did make them sleep! ​(snores)
Hers they became to do her deeds.
Their souls she meant to keep!
The spell was cast, then they awoke
And much to their dismay ​ (oh noes! Eek!)
No longer could they rove at night,
But now must face the day!!! ​(Aaaaaa!!!)​ ​Chorus

Oh, havoc foul they meant to wreak
Upon this kingdom fair ​ (snarls & growls)
But for the king and people stood
A Mage who was quite rare! ​ (Thank you, thank you very much!)
He caught the Witch within a web. ​(help me!)
She fell down to the floor. ​(thunk)
Now the Goblins dance in darkest night,
And chance the day no more!!! ​ ( Yay!!!)​ ​Chorus

A Goblin king upon the hill,
He looked about and sighed ​(sigh)
“No more for me those human lands,
For 'tis there the Sun doth bide! ​(Hah!)​ ​Chorus

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from Wee Folk Stomp, released March 1, 2019
Composer and Lyricist: Ginger Ackley
Vocals, Strange Noises, Autoharp, Penny Whistle, Keyboard: Ginger Ackley

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Ginger Ackley Cleveland, Ohio

Starting out in Texas, Ginger made it to Ohio as quickly as she could! Her music is full of magic and stories, seasoned with a love of folk and Celtic music. Her penny whistles often accompany her, too!

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