Ballad of the Mayflower

By Linda G. Paulsen

There was a ship, Mayflower by name; Hey, Ho---

Took a trip, she crossed the main; Hey, Ho---

Full of people seeking peace,

Praying for freedom to increase;

Hey, Ho, Dee-o, Dee-o!

The Pilgrims came to Plymouth Rock; Hey, Ho---

Simple people, sturdy stock; Hey, Ho---

To be free they crossed the sea,

Thanked the Lord on bended knee; Hey, Ho, Dee-o, Dee-o!

How when the crops were gathered in; Hey, Ho---

A dinner party did begin; Hey, Ho---

Pilgrims, Indians, pumpkin pie, Turkey, venison, corn, oh my!

Hey, Ho, Dee-o, Dee-o!

Bet you thought my song was done; Hey, Ho---

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