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Mug Your Gate

from Hidden Gold by Drake Oranwood

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An SCA bard is nothing without an audience. An SCA encampment is often wanting for entertainment and diversion. We complete each other. If only the campers knew how to hang out a "FUN WANTED HERE" shingle to draw performers in? Well, it just so happens there is a tradition... The tune is from the Elizabethan broadside "Watkins Ale". (Ooh, contrafact! Very period!)

Song page: drakethebard.com/bardic/mug-your-gate/

lyrics

Good gentles, do you, of an eve,
Wish that you had a slight reprieve
From all the doldrums in your camp,
Without the risk of walking cramp?

Would you like merriment
That doesn't cost a cent?
So that you can prevent
Loud complainers?

Now, friends, there is indeed
A way to call, with speed,
"Quick! To our camp! We need
Entertainers!"

On your mug some ribbon tie
(Or some cloth–no need to buy!)
Hang this mug upon your gate,
Then, good friends, you've but to wait.

This practice comes from Calontir,
Now it is spreading far and near.
Performers soon will spy your sign,
And say "An audience! How divine!"

Singers will wander through,
Bards with tales old and new,
All will endeavor to
Lift your spirit!

A steady trickle of
Antics ridiculous,
You'll feel a tickle of
Joy to hear it!

Hang that mug before your fire,
Take it down when you retire.
Mug your gate, that's all you do.
Mug your gate, we'll come to you!

Some who are pleased will offer food,
That's at your whim, and per your mood.
Water or drink is kind, dear friend,
And a good signal we should end.

Wish you a different song?
Have we come on too strong?
Or are we running long?
Pray, do tell us!

We know a proper set
Is a few minutes, yet
Once in a while, we get
Over-zealous!

Mug your gate, and we'll come play.
Fill our mugs, we're on our way.
Mugs with ribbons on your doors,
Mirth and stories will be yours!

Mug your gate, and we'll regale,
Half an hour, or just one tale.
Gifts we'll bring you from the Muse…
Mug your gate, it's yours to choose!

credits

from Hidden Gold, released June 20, 2015
Music Anonymous (from "Watkin's Ale", Elizabethan broadside)
Lyrics, vocals: Eric Schrager
Arrangement: Paul Butler, Eric Schrager
Harpsichord, cello, recorder: Paul Butler

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Drake Oranwood Park Ridge, New Jersey

Drake Oranwood (Eric Schrager, he/him) is a singer, songwriter, producer, lutenist, and medieval / renaissance enthusiast who brings modern sensibilities to original songs set long ago and far away.

In the Society for Creative Anachronism, Drake is part of the bardic community, where original and period performances are shared at fire circles and waysides for weary travelers. ... more

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