The Barony of Riverhaven Music Box
These
song created only for enjoyment,
and if you are offended we are sorry you don't
have the sense of humour we do.
- Josseline de la Cour & Colum mac Fheradaigh.
We have also Listed songs that people have given us.
Please click on the song titles you wish to look at
- Ode to Burnfield
- Big Blue Car
- Heavy Bashing
- I did what?!
- What about me?!
- River Haven
- Baron's & Muscle
- Uislenn - Favourite song of Baroness Caelia the Fair
Some songs below where written as we travelled to Childers throughout 2005 , We tried to make them fit the tune and be amusing. As you can see there is a couple of names mentioned in these songs, at the time these were the people we thought wouldn't mind being used and now that we are living here - no one is safe. If you have any songs, poems or riddles, please email Web Minister. Other songs are old favourites.
Ode
to Burnfield
On
the vast plains of the battlefield, the war rages on
Wounded
Riverhaven fighters are falling, all hope seems gone.
Then
a hush falls over the battlefield, they hear marching sounds like a
drum,
A
cheer from the Riverhaven fighters rise, reinforcements have come!
Striding
proudly over the hilltop, a group of fighters are seen
In
shinny formations they come, looking remarkably keen.
Then
a gasp can be heard, escaping everyone’s mouth
It’s
those berserk Burnfieldians, they’ve all headed south.
Woe
to Riverhaven, woe to their foes
What
those berserkers will do, nobody knows.
Too
far up north Burnfield grew
They’ll
kill your enemy, but also likely to kill you.
Conrad
de Burnett leads the worrying horde,
(With
this gentle in charge, you’ll never get bored)
Right
by his side, Colum can be spied
(We’ve
lost count how many times in battle he died)
Next
come the female fighters, with the same devastating effectiveness,
That
their male brethren have, (But they do look better I confess)
“I’ll
go for the leader”, Ayleth does shout,
Next
thing you know, Baron Somerled was knocked out.
The
fair maiden Eadaoin Inghean ui Lochlainn (However it’s pronounced)
Saw
the Enemy’s leader, and upon him did pounce.
She
slain him victoriously, he truly was dead
But
then realised she had slain one of her own, Eric the Red.
In
the rear of the army, is the Hospitaller Heather
Worrying
if she has enough material, food and leather.
Franticly
running about the field, running to and fro,
Accidentally
kills the Baronial Champion, the good Sir Agro.
Behind
all this, furiously spinning upon her wheel,
Is
the A&S Mistress Elgiva conversing with the Baroness, making a deal.
“To
allow your fighters to live” she pleads to Caelia the Fair,
“End
this battle quickly, no more can your fighters bare”
With
that the battle was over, the Burnfieldians calm
The
group had been appeased, no one else would come to harm.
The
sacrifice had been offered to Burnfield, but it was no deer or doe,
T’was
the owner of the ample dumplings, the good Lady Jo.
Next
time you’re at a war, keep a good look out
For
those Burnfieldians could possibly be about.
If
people were missed from this, don’t look to me to blame
It’s
because they still don’t have an SCA name.
Colum mac Fheradaigh
Big
Blue Car
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
Heavies
travelling near and far,
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
We’re
gonna drive to Rowany
Torum’s in
the backseat, he’s getting a little bored.
Torum’s in
the backseat so he playing with his sword.
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
Heavies
travelling near and far,
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
We’re
gonna drive to Rowany
Pat’s
fast asleep, he’s having a little nap.
We better
wake him up cause he’s dribbling on his lap.
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
Heavies
travelling near and far,
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
We’re
gonna drive to Rowany
Rugen’s on
the front seat, with jerky made of roo.
Don’t
touch his jar cause he’ll viciously growl at you
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
Heavies
travelling near and far,
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
We’re
gonna drive to Rowany
Mat’s
doing the driving, stepping on the gas.
Mat’s
doing the driving so in 5 minutes we’ll be in yass.
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
Heavies
travelling near and far,
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
We’re
gonna drive to Rowany
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
Heavies
travelling near and far,
Toot toot
chagga chagga big blue car
We’re
gonna drive to Rowany
Josseline de la Cour & Colum mac Fheradaigh
Heavy
Bashing
Sung to Lee - Scrub bashing
Lorcan’s a
glaiveman,
Wendall’s
got his shield.
Colum and
his 2 hander,
And Somerled
owns the field.
River Haven
to Burnfield, any excuse will do.
Don’t look
at them sideways, cause then they will run you through..
Banging in a
cloud of dust, dead heavies hitting the floor.
Bad back,
bruised bum, passed out with heat stroke.
That’s
what we come here for.
Bad knees
and great deal of pain but coming back for more.
It’s me passion, Heavy bashing.
Found myself
a paddock, was ready for a stint.
But then my
armour failed and the Marshall hauled me in.
They grabbed
my sword, checked the tape. Said sorry son,
it’s time
you learnt a lesson, let me show you how it’s done.
Banging in a
cloud of dust, dead heavies hitting the floor.
Bad back,
bruised bum, passed out with heat stroke.
That’s
what we come here for.
Bad knees
and great deal of pain but coming back for more.
It’s me passion, Heavy bashing.
You got to
keep the shield wall tight, and look out for archer shot.
You got to
show them what your are made of, and show them what you got.
Banging in a
cloud of dust, dead heavies hitting the floor.
Bad back,
bruised bum, passed out with heat stroke.
That’s
what we come here for.
Bad knees
and great deal of pain but coming back for more.
It’s me passion, Heavy bashing.
Yeah! Heavy
bashing,
Yeah! Heavy
bashing.
Josseline de la Cour & Colum mac Fheradaigh
I Did What?
Sung
to I did What?! - Adam Brand
I woke up
this morning smelling like leather
Bruises on the back of my hands
My legs were so tender and really sore
I tried but
I couldn’t stand
I yelled at Torum to see if he’d survived
My head span all over the place
They started reeling off things I did last night
a look of Horror came over my face
I did what? I smooched who?
Oh tell me the King wasn't there
And that I caused quite a scene
When I stripped in front of the Queen
And did a slide in my underwear
I did what? I mooned who?
Oh this time I guess I crossed the line
I’ll be banished in a day
But what can I say
I must've had a real good time
Torum then went on and said some guy named Myjon's
Been looking for you for a fight
And as I understand, you stole his pants
And laughed
as you set them alight
Then he went down the list of the things I'd done and I listened in
misery,
I was
thinking real hard about running out,
and leaving
the Barony
I did what?
I smooched who?
Oh tell me the King wasn't there
And that I caused quite a scene
When I stripped in front of the Queen
And did a slide in my underwear
I did what? I mooned who?
Oh this time I guess I crossed the line
I’ll be banished in a day
But what can I say
I must've had a real good time
What can I say I had a bad day
I guess I just lost my mind
It's all just a blur
But one things for sure
I must've had a real good time
Colum mac Fheradaigh
What about me (Rapier)
Sung
to What about Me
There’s a
free scholar waiting at the corner of the tourney eric
He’s been
waiting out there, waiting for his chance, he’ll never ever make it to
the top
He gets
pushed around, knocked to the ground, he gets to his feet and says
What about
me, it isn’t fair
Want to be
king, but do Rapier
Can’t you
see, I want the crown
But you
stick jockeys make me frown
A Provosts
laying dead on the deck of the pirate ship
He’s been
slayed in a Melee, never saw it coming, may be dead but still has his
wit
A hold has
been called, the game is done, he gets to his feet and says
What about
me, it isn’t fair
Want to be
king, but do Rapier
Can’t you
see, I want the crown
But you
stick jockeys make me frown
So take a
step back and see the Rapier people
The may wear
tights but their swords make them feel big oh so big
So listen as
they mumble Want to be the king
Now I got a
white scarf and I’m a guild master
I’m still
not the king not even a prince even tho I am top of the game
Suppose
I’m pretty so smile a lot but sometimes I wish for more then I got
What about
me, it isn’t fair
Want to be
king, but do Rapier
Can’t you
see, I want the crown
But you
stick jockeys...
What about
me, it isn’t fair
Want to be
king, but do Rapier
Can’t you
see, I want the crown
But you
stick jockeys...
You stick jockeys…
You stick jockeys make me frown
What about me, want to be king, want to be the king.
Josseline de la Cour & Colum mac Fheradaigh
Riverhaven
I wish to
tell you a tale, of a land far and wide,
A land that
is full of people, who fill me with pride.
The group of
people that make up this land, are very different you see,
But most
importantly, some of them used to be somebody.
Riverhaven,
Riverhaven, A land full of goodness, happiness and hope,
Riverhaven,
Riverhaven, you have to know how to take a joke.
Led by the
almightiest Baron, and the most beautiful Baroness,
Will lead us
into the future, well really more or less.
Backed by
the Baronial guard, standing proudly by their side,
Girt by so
much power, makes other Baronies hide.
Riverhaven,
Riverhaven, they give you support, and make sure that you are fed,
Riverhaven,
Riverhaven, they lend you their armour, and then smack you in the head.
The maidens
and the most beautiful, graceful and fair,
But step on
their dress, and they all turn into a bear.
The fighters
and the most fiercest, full of talent and wit,
Mind you
others would say that really they are full of shi…nanigans.
Riverhaven,
Riverhaven, they’ll be the first to stand behind you,
Riverhaven,
Riverhaven, but then accidentally run you through.
At Rowany
they showed their skills, building a mighty impressive fort,
And kept the
image of Riverhaven going, I’ve heard from some reports.
You see they
have the reputation, for many a night time raid,
And after
this festival, this reputation won’t fade.
Riverhaven,
Riverhaven, other groups coming back to return
Riverhaven,
Riverhaven, tell me this, why will they not learn?
Unfortunately
my friends, this tale I must end,
If I have
offended, I hope to make amend.
For I am a
heavy fighter, and have taken far too many blows,
I’ll drop
my pants, point out the bruise and really give you a show.
Riverhaven,
Riverhaven, no matter what, my barony I will defend,
Riverhaven,
Riverhaven, fills me with pride, to the very end.
Colum mac Fheradaigh
Baron’s
and
Muscles
(Sung to Cockles and Mussels)
In Brisbane’s fair city, the Baronial Guard are so pretty,
I first set my eyes on sweet Somerled;
He’s hairy like a bear-o, and shirts his muscles tear-o, Showing, “Peckles and Muscles, alive alive-o!”
Chorus
“Alive, alive-o! Alive, alive-o!”
Showing, “Peckles and Muscles, alive, alive-o!”
He was a heavy fighter, and no-one was there mighter, For when he hit you, usually you swore;
And he’s hairy like a bear-o, and shirts his muscles tear-o,
Showing, “Peckles and Muscles, alive alive-o!”
Chorus
“Alive, alive-o! Alive, alive-o!”
Showing, “Peckles and Muscles, alive, alive-o!”
So be very wary, don’t you call him a fairy
Cause you’ll make him angry, that sweet Somerled; He will tear his shirt down, and then run through the town,
Showing, “Peckles and Muscles, alive, alive-o!”
Colum mac Fheradaigh
Uislenn
First line of
the chorus is basically - ‘Oosh lanHan yel bar sark roo eye’
Dawn
is breaking, across the land
Spears
are rising in every hand
The
children of the living and the ghosts of the dead
Will
waken to the thunder of the warrior’s tread
Chorus
Uislenn
cha’niel bas ach ruidgh
Fill
your tankards, raise them high
Here’s
a health to the dream that never dies
Uislenn
cha’niel bas ach ruidgh
The
blazing beacons have called the clans
The
fate of our kindred is in our hands
Bound
to the land by ties of blood
Bound
to our brothers by oath and sword
Chorus
The
ravens are calling, blood is on the spears
The
songs of out fathers ring in our ears
All
men are mortal, he who lives must die
Uislenn
Cha’niel bas ach ruidgh