A Telerin Drinking Song by Raiyana

[raiyana]

Creator's note: I'm writing a mixed people party in Aman, and I needed a drinking song - so here you go ;)
Written to a traditional bacarolle type tune, because that's probably what the Teleri would do... Do I have bingo yet?

Come, all you jolly sailors
that on the Seas do ply
Haul up your boats and wet your throats
For rowing makes us dry

Come, all you pretty fair maids
whoever you may be
Bring in your lines, and pour out the wines
Our sailors return from the sea

Come, all you wealthy merchants
who keep your goods in store
The sails are trim and the moon is slim
The crew is coming ashore

Come, all you crafty Captains
who read the wind and tide
Abandon the wheel, enjoy a good meal;
the ale down thirsty throats slide!

Come, all you clever scribes
whose hands are stained with ink
lay down your tomes and come from your homes
to give pretty lassies a wink!

Come, all you singing potters
who make the vases so fine
Take the jugs and pour wine in the mugs
then lay back and see the stars shine!

Come, all you bonny farmers
who bring in corn and grain
The harvest is stored and dues paid the lord
so lifting your glass is no strain! 

Come, all you crafty coopers
who shape the barrel and cask
You’ve earned a drip and as for a sip
you don’t even have to ask!

 

Come, all you busy scholars
who sit around and think
Bring up a seat and rest your feet
The time has come for a drink!

Come, all you drunken dancers
who move with stumbling grace
Come through the door and step up to the floor
to find your lover’s embrace! 

Come, all you rowdy singers
whose voices sound out in cheer
lift them all high, then drain your cups dry
I’ll pay for a song with my beer!

Come, all you friendly strangers
who met the first time tonight
Enjoy the grape’s boon or strike up a tune
we’ll feast till Laurëlin’s bright!

 

 

Comments

[shirebound]

That's a terrific drinking song!

[raiyana]

Thank you! I'm having a lot of fun (I think it ought to have verses for each profession in Aman, but maybe this was *surviving fragment* of sorts...)

[hhimring]

Generous and inclusive!

[raiyana]

I'm puzzling verses for hunters and farmers still... If anyone has other occupations in Aman suggestions please let me know :D

Den lør. d. 24. mar. 2018 00.36 skrev hhimring - DW Comment < dw_null@dreamwidth.org>:

[hhimring]

You might find some inspiration in this piece by Darth Fingon:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/reference/linguistic_foolery/everyday_elves.php

[raiyana]

oooh, this is a good reference! (I hadn't thought about millers/butchers or lawmen - police, sadly, has 3 syllables and it's really a good fit anyhow...)

[bunn]

I feel I can hear someone accompanying on a violin!