Brigid and the Fox

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Down by the thorn-hedge gate I met a fox in blue He tipped his ears and grinned at me Said, “Girl, I’ve got work for you” He stole three keys from the miller’s son And a ring from the willow tree Then led me past the standing stones Where the lost ones wait to see [Pre-Chorus] I followed, fast Through fern and frost Past the well where wishes drown He said, “If you keep your courage close You’ll turn the kingdom round” [Chorus] Run, Brigid, run Down the green lane Run, Brigid, run Call out my name (Brigid, Brigid) The moon will guide us home Run, Brigid, run Through the old stone [Verse 2] In the ashwood court we found the king Asleep beneath a thorn A silver curse upon his brow Since the longest night was born I placed the ring into his hand The fox lit up his eyes Then all at once the castle woke With bells and crows and cries [Pre-Chorus] I heard the walls Begin to sing I felt the cold spell crack The fox just bowed and flicked his tail And pushed the shadows back [Chorus] Run, Brigid, run Down the green lane Run, Brigid, run Call out my name (Brigid, Brigid) The moon will guide us home Run, Brigid, run Through the old stone [Bridge] Now every May the children dance Where briar meets the sea They swear a fox with ember eyes Still keeps one key for me If you go wandering after dusk And hear a fiddle-tone Follow the laugh beyond the trees You’ll find your way back home [Final Chorus] Run, Brigid, run Down the green lane Run, Brigid, run Call out my name (Brigid, Brigid) The moon will guide us home Run, Brigid, run Through the old stone (Brigid, Brigid) We’re never far from home