Come forth Oak king,tis your time to rise,
tonight brings the turn of the year;
spring can wake if Holly King dies.
The hunt is on, come win your prize
by fighting to death; the time is near.
Come forth Oak king,tis your time to rise
and find Holly king where he lies
to wait the thrust of your gold spear;
spring can wake if Holly King dies.
Holly King greets timely demise
with grace and no reason for fear;
come forth Oak king,tis your time to rise.
Yule fire lights the darkening skies
as the shortest day is nigh here;
spring can wake if Holly King dies.
Oak wears Hollys crown in changed guise;
each in his turn will bring good cheer.
Come forth Oak king,tis your time to rise,
spring can wake if Holly King dies.
