Standard (EADGBE)

So I asked if I could sing a chanson

With a language of ancient and of lore

Gathered the men around us me and the girl in rags

Soon were the melodies heard by everyone

Hear us sing

Watch us dance

Sing with us this tale

With a clap of hands

The stories long-forgotten we still know

Performing our skills wherever we go

I end my story as I receive a kiss

From my girl the dearest Beatrice

Hear us sing

Watch us dance

Sing with us the tales

Which the music will keep alive