Orfeo/Nathan’s Reel Steeleye Span

There was a king lived in the west
Green the woods so early
Of all the harpers he was the best
Where the hart goes yearly

The king he has a-hunting gone
Green the woods so early
And left his lady all alone
Where the hart goes yearly

The king of faerie with his dart
Green the woods so early
Has pierced the lady to the heart
Where the hart goes yearly

So after them the king has gone
Green the woods so early
Until he came to a large grey stone
Where the hart goes yearly

And he took out his harp to play
First he played the notes of pain
And all their hearts were weary
Then he played the faerie reel
And all their hearts were cheery