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Fresh Hops & Hemp

from Insh'Allah by Alexander James Adams

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    Featured in the book "Lion"s Blood" by Steven Barnes, this master work was written specifically to capture the feeling and emotion of this alternate history where Islamic-African and Celtic Christian meet, fight and make peace with each other in a master/slave society exploring the best and worst of humanity.

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A slaves drinking song extolling the benefits of combining canabis and grain to make a truly fine ale

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FRESH HOPS & HEMP
Music & Lyrics: Heather Alexander

My home used to be on a faraway shore
SIT YE DOWN LADDIE AND TELL US YOUR TALE
I fear now forever I’ll see it no more
FRESH HOPS AND HEMP TRULY MAKE A GOOD ALE

I serve under masters not cruel but not kind
Of my health and hardships they pay little mind

BROWN RED OR PALE,
HEARTY AND HALE,
FRESH HOPS AND HEMP TRULY MAKE A GOOD ALE

My family and kinsfolk are far, far from me
But I wish them good fortune wherever they be

I miss my good children, I miss my fair wife
But I’ll make what I can of this poor servant’s life


One day I’ll be lucky, my freedom to win
Then I’ll roam through this country to find kith and kin

As a free man I’ll wander far to the west sea
And what service I’ll do will be service to me


As a free man I’ll purchase a house of my own
Made of good wood and good thatch and good stone

As a free man my days will be pleasure to keep
I’ll live my life gently and pass in my sleep


But I work a long day and I sleep a short night
So this mug full of beer is a comforting sight

Pray talk with me friend, while I finish this brew
With a few more like this I’ll be in a good stew

Sea Fire Productions Inc c&p 2002

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from Insh'Allah, released February 2, 2002
Lead Vocal: Heather Alexander
Backup Vocals: Hank Cramer, Mary Benson, Dan Maher

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Alexander James Adams Redmond, Washington

A changling from the Land of Fae, Heather brings stories and songs from a world where magic never dies and anything can happen if you only believe.

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