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(Trad) Arrangement and performance by Mark Northfield

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Good King Wenceslas

Good King Wenceslas looked out
On the feast of Stephen
When the snow lay round about,
Deep and crisp and even
Brightly shone the moon that night,
Though the frost was cruel
When a poor man came in sight,
Gathering winter fuel

Hither, page, and stand by me.
If thou knowst it telling
Yonder peasant, who is he?
Where and what his dwelling?
Sire, he lives a good league hence
Underneath the mountain
Right against the forest fence
By Saint Agnes fountain

Bring me flesh, and bring me wine.
Bring me pine logs hither
Thou and I will see him dine
When we bear the thither
Page and monarch, forth they went
Onward both together
Through the rude wind's wild lament
And the bitter weather

Sire, the night is darker now
And the wind blows stronger
Fails my heart, I know not how
I can go no longer
Mark my footsteps my good page
Tread thou in them boldly
Thou shalt find the winter's rage
Freeze thy blood less coldly

In his master's step he trod
Where the snow lay dented
Heat was in the very sod
Which the saint had printed
Therefore, Christian folk, be sure
Wealth or rank possessing
Ye who now shall bless the poor
Shall yourselves find blessing

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from Christmas Eve, Gracechurch St., released December 1, 2014
Keyboards and vocals by Mark Northfield

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Mark Northfield Reading, UK

Pianist and singer/songwriter from Berkshire, England. Also founder member of piano trio Cherry Mint Koala. Mark makes eclectic, melodic and slightly melancholic pop/rock, with prominent classical and theatrical influences. Often collaborates with other vocalists drawn from a variety of genres. Somewhat unpigeonholeable. ... more

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