Richard Leveridge - The Roast Beef of Old England - ноты, текст песни (слова)

When mighty Roast Beef was the Englishman's food,
 It ennobled our brains and enriched our blood.
 Our soldiers were brave and our courtiers were good
      Oh! the Roast Beef of old England,
      And old English Roast Beef!
 
 Our fathers of old were robust, stout, and strong,
 And kept open house, with good cheer all day long,
 Which made their plump tenants rejoice in this song--
      Oh! the Roast Beef of old England,
      And old English Roast Beef!
 
 When good Queen Elizabeth sat on the throne,
 Ere coffee, or tea, or such slip-slops were known,
 The world was in terror if e'er she did frown.
      Oh! the Roast Beef of old England,
      And old English Roast Beef!