Tony Deane 1995
Ian Robb: Following the Old ‘oss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rodisbrSCgA
Here’s adieu to Winter wailing. From now on it’s plain sailing: For the summer is a-come unto day As we welcome the First of May. Chorus: When we’re following the Old Oss through the town When we’re following the Old Oss Padstow round, All on a bright May morning, All on the First of May. And we rise in the morning early And remember Merv and Charlie, By the Golden Lion we’ll stand to greet The Old Oss on to the street. And there’ll be no cries nor cribbin’, We’ll not wear the Blue Ribbon. It’s the Old Red Oss and a crate of beer That’ll bring us our good cheer. And we’ll sing from morn till night time For one song it’s the right time. Only in Padstow will you hear The Day Song loud and clear. So good friends, don’t ignore us, Join in the May Day chorus; Dance with the Old Oss, it’s no sin To watch the Summer come in.