Ned Ludd Part 3 (Ned Ludd) - Steeleye Span

Welcome Ned Ludd, your case is good

Make Perceval your aim

For by this new law, it is understood

It’s death to break a frame

With dextrous skill, the Hosiers kill

For they are quite as bad

And die you must, by this late bill

Go on, my bonny lad!

Twist 'em in by the dozen men, honest and true

From Nottingham, Derby, and Leicestershire, you must

Listen for the lies of the Government spies

When we’re taking the oath for you

You might as wll be hung for causing death

As breaking a machin

So now bonny lads, your swords unsheath

Make them sharp and keen!

Twist 'em in by the dozen men, honest and true

From Nottingham, Derby, and Leicestershire, you must

Listen for the lies of the Government spies

When we’re taking the oath for you

We are ready now your cause to join

Whenever you may call

So make foul blood run clear and fine

Of tyrants great and small!

Twist 'em in by the dozen men, honest and true

From Nottingham, Derby, and Leicestershire, you must

Listen for the lies of the Government spies

When we’re taking the oath for you

Twist 'em in by the dozen men, honest and true

From Nottingham, Derby, and Leicestershire, you must

Listen for the lies of the Government spies

When we’re taking the oath for you