John Martyn Spencer The Rover Lyrics

This tune was composed by Spencer the Rover
As valiant a man as ever left home
And he had been much reduced
Which caused great confusion
And that was the reason he started to roam

In Yorkshire near Rotherham, he had been on the ramble
Weary of traveling, he sat down to rest
By the foot of yon' mountain
Lays a clear flowing fountain
With bread and cold water he himself did refresh

With the night fast approaching, to the woods he resorted
With woodbine and ivy his bed for to make
But he dreamt about sighing
Lamenting and crying
Go home to your family and rambling forsake

'Twas the fifth day of November, I've reason to remember When first he arrived home to his family and friends
And they did stand so astounded
Surprised and dumbfounded
To see such a stranger once more in their sight

And his children come around him with their prittle prattling stories
With their prittle prattling stories to drive care away
And he's as happy as those
As have thousands of riches
Contented he'll remain and not ramble away

This tune was composed by Spencer the Rover
As valiant a man as ever left home
And he had been much reduced
And caused great confusion
And that was the reason he started to roam

Who wrote Spencer The Rover lyrics?

Spencer The Rover is written by Pete K. H. Johnson, Joe Turner.

When was Spencer The Rover released?

Spencer The Rover is first released on May 17, 1994 as part of John Martyn's album "Sweet Little Mysteries - The Island Anthology" which includes 34 tracks in total. This song is the 15th track on this album.

Which genre is Spencer The Rover?

Spencer The Rover falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.

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