Ned the Bard

by Micky Slinger

He’s a man of many faces and a million songs to boast
A hero to us minstrels but the women love him most
He’s given us a hope of living free and playing hard
Let’s raise a glass to the shanty man who we call Ned the Bard!

Now I’ve known Ned since I was young he taught me how to strive
for something like perfection if only to survive
I’ve heard most of his stories it’s a wonder he’s alive
and you’d never know by looking but he’s only thirty five!

He’s a man of many faces and a million songs to boast
A hero to us minstrels but the women love him most
He’s given us a hope of living free and playing hard
Let’s raise a glass to the shanty man who we call Ned the Bard!

He’s a man who’s clean in word and deed of ever pure intentions
always shy and modest ’bout his prize-worthy inventions
I know his clever verses are beyond your comprehension
and if you believe that pack of lies you ain’t been paying attention!

He’s a man of many faces and a million songs to boast
A hero to us minstrels but the women love him most
He’s given us a hope of living free and playing hard
Let’s raise a glass to the shanty man who we call Ned the Bard!

He’s a man of many faces and a million songs to boast
A hero to us minstrels but the women love him most
He’s given us a hope of living free and playing hard
Let’s have three cheers for the shanty man who we call Ned the Bard!