Scarborough Faire

Story Behind The Song

A folk tune I have always loved. Same tune as my son Elfin Knight

Song Description

An enquire to find someone than find if they love you

Song Length 3:20 Genre Folk - Traditional, Folk - General
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Peaceful, Sociable Subject Carnivals, Circus, Life
Similar Artists Loreena McKennitt Language English
Era 1800 - 1899

Lyrics

Scarborough Fair
Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
Parsley sage, rosemary and thyme
remember me to the one who lives there
for once he was a true love of mine.

Have him make me a cambric shirt
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
without a seam or fine needlework
then he'll be a true love of mine.

Have him find me an acre of land
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Between the sea and over the sand
then he'll be a true love of mine.

Love imposses impossible tasks
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
though not more than any heart asks
then he'll be a true love of mine.

Dear when thou hast finished thy task
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
come to me my hand for to ask
For thou then art a true love of mine

Are you going to Scarborough Fair
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
remember me to the one who lives there
for once he was a true love of mine.

This is not my bag to critique but a job well done........

Absolutely beautiful voice. Great ensemble of instruments backing the song, very well done.

lovely rendition of a classic

This is a beautiful cover of a beautiful song!! Really love the interplay between the banjo and the strings!!

a loverly rendition of this classic traditional song. the music is great the vocals perfect for the song. enjoyable version in all ways
enjoyed

Again, a lovely rendition of the classic tune. Instrumentation is very well mixed and in good variation, complimenting the beautifully floating vocal. You've really outdone yourself on this one!!!

Excellent rendition of this old and great song. I think the guitar and banjo work is really cool. I've rarely ever heard a banjo on this song. It sounds great.......Nice, smooth arrangement too. The vocals are always just above the instruments and I can hear every word clearly. No, this isn't an original song, but there is some originality in the way it is done. Don't know if main stream radio has any interest in classic folk songs like this, but I imagine some of the local and community stations would. Easy-on-the-ears. Good work.

Lyrics Trad Music Joe Podlesny
Producer Joe Podlesny Publisher Joe Podlesny
Performance Delta Burnett Reed Label Avocet Studio

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