The Triumph Of General Ludd Lyrics - Chumbawamba

No more chant your old rhymes about old Robin Hood 

His feats I do little admire 

I'll sing the achievements of General Ludd 

Now the hero of Nottingham Shire 

Those engines of mischief were sentenced to die 

By unanimous vote of the trade 

And Ludd who cannot a position defy 

Was the grand executioner made 

Whether guarded by soldiers along the highway 

Or closely secured in a room 

He shivers them up by night and by day 

And nothing can soften their doom 

Shall the whole team of humble no longer oppressed 

And shall Ludd sheath his conquering sword 

Be his grievance instantly met with redress 

Than peace shall be quickly restored 

Let the wise and the great lend their aid and advice 

Never ere their assistance withdraw 

Till full-fashioned work at the old-fashioned price 

Is established by custom and law