Blackmore's Night - Wind In The Willows Lyrics

Man I need to find an instrumental of this so I can cover it! Such a good song.

Not as good as Spuds version. Here's my alternative version.
As I went a walkin' down an auld country lane
I peeked through a hedgegap - and I saw them again
T'was the third time I saw them in the last twenty days
Them two gypsies bonkin' - sheltered by the suns rays


The males large, white bottom was plain to be seen
As he panted and grunted whilst mounting his queen
I let out a loud roar - and ran back up the lane
'Cos I never, ever wanted to see them again.

This style is the real father of rock. 👏👏👏

what instrument is Richie playing? he went all medieval,,, is it still a guitar he's playing here the wife is playing penny whistle i think

Being a gypsy me and family live this song. We sing it every year when we pull down the lanes in the summer.

A truly great JOHN FORD moment.. He's the added edge on this diddy...

It sounds like Redwall.

My childhood... I used to listen to this song on ever car trip with my family. It's still a warm song to me

нахуй диппурпле
человек себе бессмертие заслужил солдатми фортуны и и ветром в ивах

They are fuckin us over, search kalergi plan , Barcelona declaration , it's happening.

This is the best cover so far in youtube. And beautifully executed.

Вот такой текст ложится в мелодию тоже :))

Игорь Иртеньев
* * *

Меня зовут Иван Иваныч.
Мне девяносто восемь лет.
Я не снимаю брюки на ночь
И не гашу в уборной свет.

Я по натуре мирный житель,
Но если грянет вдруг война,
Надену я защитный китель,
К груди пришпилю ордена.

И в нижнем ящике буфета,
Где у меня военный склад,
Возьму «крылатую ракету».
Ужо, проклятый супостат!

Ее от пыли отряхну,
Стабилизатор подогну,
Взложу на тетиву тугую,
Послушный лук согну в дугу,
А там пошлю наудалую
И горе нашему врагу!

대단히 아름다운 노래군요..가사도 곡도 너무 좋습니다Q(^.^Q)

Epic video

played this when i met a friend on a country side

This song was sung at my Poppy's funeral  and I happened to come by it (not remembering the name of the song) and today is his birthday.

isnt Poppy a girl,,,

@rebecca Ryan

Not "Poppy" as an actual name...

Jessica Murphy---Poppy wanted you to hear this so you can have happy thoughts of him!

Memory miss these times

Lovely song I LOVED it so so so so much.

Oh my gosh!! I remember singing this in 1992 primary school.
. Thanks for the trip down the memory lane

"..Beautiful!!..love..this song.++

this one goes out to all the lovely ladies out there, your time!!

The song I like the most as it recalls me of an important thing happened years ago.

oh my word, i remember this song... we used to sing this song in primary school during singing assembly. maybe in 2004

Umm...

Hail the Horned God?

It says the ONE God.

@railenthusiast88
I know not of what god you speak.

The God who revealed himself through the Bible. I agree on the video that it differs from the original lyrics of Bread & Fishes which is more a folk song than a hymn.

Check out the incredible live version on the Blackmore's Night DVD Castles & Dreams. This studio version pales in comparison (in my opinion).

I agree TheKendoSensei.....
never tire of hearing this song...full of hope

The song is actually called Bread and Fishes, and was written by Alan Bell.

And no one do it as well as The Taverners did.

My late dad knew Alan Bell and the Taverners quite well. First concert I ever saw in a Church Hall in Poulton Le-fylde. This, Lizzie Lindsey, Windmills and Sambos Song always stood out. Me and my Mate used to do a Status Quo type rendition of Windmills.

BREAD AND FISHES lyrics:

Words & Music by Alan Bell
(of the Blackpool Taverners)
1968

1
(As) I was a-walking one morning in spring, D G A D
I met with some travellers in an old country lane. ''
One was an old man, the second a maid, ''
The third was a young boy who smiled as he said, ''

Chorus:
"With the wind in the willows and the birds in the sky, G D G D
There's a bright sun to warm us wherever we lie. G D Em A
We have bread and fishes and a jug of red wine D G A D
To share on our journey with all of mankind". ''

2
So I sat down beside them with the gay flowers around,
We ate from a mantle spread out on the ground.
They told me of peoples, prophets and kings
And all of the one God who knew everything. Chorus...

3
So I asked them to tell me their names and their race
That I may remember their kindness and grace.
"My name it is Joseph, this is Mary, my wife,
And this is our young son, who is our dear life." Chorus...

4
"We're travelling to Glaston through England's green lanes
To hear of men's troubles, to hear of men's pains.
We travel the wide world over lands and the sea
To tell all the people how they can be free." Chorus...

5
So sadly I left them in that old country lane,
I know that I never shall see them again.
One was an old man, the second a maid,
The third was a young boy who smiled as he said,

Chorus:
"With the wind in the willows and the birds in the sky,
There's a bright sun to warm us wherever we lie.
We have bread and fishes and a jug of red wine
To share on our journey with all of mankind".

memory's! thanks!! :D

I love it the song. very like .

Schön nach so langer Zeit wieder Blackmore`s night videos zu sehen und zu hören. Vor Jahren war ich auf einem Konzert von ihnen in einer Burg. Echt inspirierend!

I love listening to this song so much. If only my right ear wasn't filled to the brim with fluid...

Her voice is so so sweet.

Well worth a visit is Glastonbury. Its just what you expect. great place and great people. Winter time is best.

this is just lovely, x

this is beautiful x

Thank you so much for this, my parents used to play this when i was little.. but I've never been able to find it.... didn't even know what it was called, but i remembered the lyrics,.. so lovely! Cheers ;-)

Replying to PatrickCervantez, the song was written by folk composer/singer Alan Bell, from Lancashire. He has run the Fylde Folk Festival for many years. This enchanting song has been recorded by many, including the (Ripley) Wayfarers and (maybe the best interpretation) by the McCalmans, who had the wisdom and courtesy to retain Alan's original words. It's a reference to the legendary visit to Glastonbury by Joseph, Mary and Jesus. Christ never came to Glastonbury, instead, He ascended to heaven

Does anyone know who originally recorded the song? I checked Wikipedia and the song is credited to a songwriters Anew Bell/Piell. I tried checking up on them but all I got was another Wikipedia page of some pop-punk/new wave DJ from England, and another guy who's a folk-rock singer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BREAD AND FISHES lyrics:

Words & Music by Alan Bell
(of the Blackpool Taverners)
1968

1
(As) I was a-walking one morning in spring, D G A D
I met with some travellers in an old country lane. ''
One was an old man, the second a maid, ''
The third was a young boy who smiled as he said, ''

Chorus:
"With the wind in the willows and the birds in the sky, G D G D
There's a bright sun to warm us wherever we lie. G D Em A
We have bread and fishes and a jug of red wine D G A D
To share on our journey with all of mankind". ''

2
So I sat down beside them with the gay flowers around,
We ate from a mantle spread out on the ground.
They told me of peoples, prophets and kings
And all of the one God who knew everything. Chorus...

3
So I asked them to tell me their names and their race
That I may remember their kindness and grace.
"My name it is Joseph, this is Mary, my wife,
And this is our young son, who is our dear life." Chorus...

4
"We're travelling to Glaston through England's green lanes
To hear of men's troubles, to hear of men's pains.
We travel the wide world over lands and the sea
To tell all the people how they can be free." Chorus...

5
So sadly I left them in that old country lane,
I know that I never shall see them again.
One was an old man, the second a maid,
The third was a young boy who smiled as he said,

Chorus:
"With the wind in the willows and the birds in the sky,
There's a bright sun to warm us wherever we lie.
We have bread and fishes and a jug of red wine
To share on our journey with all of mankind".

May songs like this heal our mankind.

@andysengines why did they change them?(the lyrics)

I was playing and singing this with my parents last night, now it's in my head and I keep playing it. Lovely song.

My nan used to sing this to me when she pushed me on my tire swing :)

I have been shown the title to this because of a friend and I thank him. XD

ohhhhh i used to sing this in school about 15 years ago!!!!!hven't heard it for years thanks for uploading :)xxx

I like the ambiguity of these lyrics. Not all of us are Christian including myself, and I love the melody of this song.

who's the male singer?

@andysengines That is it, Andy. I heard someone else do this song but I forgot who!