Hey, Hey, The Tyger Will Roar

Hey, Hey, The Tyger Will Roar

Sung to the tune of "Green Grow the Rushes O"

Words Copyright Ann A. Straut / Temair inghen Muiredaich (10/05/04)
 

I'll sing you one, O
Hey, hey, the tyger will roar
What is your one, O?
One for the lands of the East,

And evermore shall be so.

I'll sing you two, O
Hey, hey, the tyger will roar,
What are your two, O
Two, two, myself and you,

We wear the tyger proudly
One for the lands of the East,

And evermore shall be so.

I'll sing you two, O
Hey, hey, the tyger will roar,
What are your two, O
Two, two, myself and you,

We wear the tyger proudly
One for the lands of the East,

And evermore shall be so.

I’ll sing you three, O

Hey, hey, the tyger will roar,

What are your three, O?

Three, three, Their Majesties,

Two, two, myself and you,

We wear the tyger proudly

One for the lands of the East,

And evermore shall be so.*

*Continue on from here as above until you finish with:

I’ll sing you twelve, O

Hey, hey, the tyger will roar,

What are your twelve, O?

Twelve for the greatest army,

Eleven for the service of our people,

Ten for the ten Greater Officers,

Nine for the loyal households,

Eight for our great Baronies,

Seven for the Pelicans in piety,

Six for the Laurels artistry,

Five for their Royal Highnesses,

Four for the symbols of Chivalry,**

Three, three, Their Majesties,

Two, two, myself and you,

We wear the tyger proudly

One for the lands of the East,

And evermore shall be so. 

**Symbols of Chivalry: spurs, chain, belt and sword