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John Ball, hunted down, now faces execution. But as noose and sharp knife awaits him, he sees only the equality of Eden, where no one had a title or lauded it over others.

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I stand now before you at the end of the chase
Only noose and rough knife await me
We were promised fair play, we heard the king say
‘I will hear you – and change will occur!’ Hah!

When the peasants cry ‘Foul’, they don’t stand a chance
The king more concerned with his palace
With conquest and tax, with the wine in his racks
We’re a long way from Eden today. Hah!

For when Adam dug and Eve she span
Who was then a gentleman?
Where in the garden was bishop or king?
God’s sweet green Eden knew no such thing
Who then was the serf? Who close to the crown?
Who paraded in fur and soft velvet gown?
For when Adam dug and Eve she span
Who then on earth was a gentleman?

An Englishman I, but I cry for the realm
Grace walks with a limp through our land
We ask for what’s fair, ‘This land and wealth shared
We are equal!’ – yet these words a crime

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from All Shall Be Well - The Musical, released March 11, 2021
Vocals: Zac Hamilton (John Ball), Martin Hoile (backing vocals).
Instruments: Sam Hoile (drums) Martin Hoile (all other sounds)
Composition / Arrangement / Production: Martin Hoile
Lyrics / Storyline: Simon Parke

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Martin and Simon have worked together for over forty years but 'All Shall Be Well' is their first musical. So, ancient roots of collaboration but fresh growth now in the remarkable story of Julian of Norwich, turned into fourteen wonderful songs of hope’s triumph over despair. A woman for our time! ... more

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