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Drive the Cold Winter Away

from Holding On by Efenwealt Wystle

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From Playford's Dancing Master - mid 17th century. I decided to spice it up a bit with a little bit of Rock-n-roll flair

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All hail to the days that merit more praise
Than all the rest of the year,
And welcome the nights that double delights
As well for the poor as the peer.
Good fortune attend each merry man's friend,
That doth but the best that he may,
Forgetting old wrongs, with carols and songs,
To drive the cold winter away.

The court in all state now opens her gate
And bids a free welcome to most.
The city likewise, though somewhat precise,
Doth willingly part with her cost.
And yet by report from city and court
The country gets the day;
More liquor is spent and better content
To drive the cold winter away.

Thus none will allow of solitude now
But merrily greets the time.
To make it appear of all the whole year
This is accounted the prime.
December is seen apparel'd in green,
And Janu'ry fresh as the May
Comes dancing along with a cup or a song
To drive the cold winter away.

This time of the year is spent in good cheer,
Kind neighbours together to meet
To sit by the fire, with friendly desire,
Each other in love to greet;
Old grudges forgot are put in the pot,
All sorrows aside they lay.
The old and the young doth carol this song
To drive the cold winter away.

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from Holding On, released August 1, 2014

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These magical masters of musical hi-jinx and mayhem will wizard rock the tea towel right off your house elf. Their unique blend of 80s new wave, 50s do-wop, straight up pop rock and old-timey sing-song comedy will leave you laughing and crying for more. Songs about the wizarding world of Harry Potter, Dr Who, D&D, the SCA, medieval fantasy and all kinds of nerdy fandom. Salaciously whimsical! ... more

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