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The Hungry Lion

from Bardfly by John Allee

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Lyrics from "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"

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The Hungry Lion
words by W. Shakespeare
music by John Allee

Now the hungry lion roars
And the wolf behowls the moon
Whilst the heavy ploughman snores
All with weary task fordone

Now the wasted brands do glow
Whilst the screech-owl, screeching loud
Puts the wretch that lies in woe
In remembrance of a shroud

Now it is the time of night
That the graves, all gaping wide
Every one lets forth his sprite
In the church-way paths to glide

And we fairies, that do run
By the triple Hecate’s team
From the presence of the sun
Following darkness like a dream
Now are frolic

Not a mouse
Shall disturb this hallowed house
I am sent with broom before
To sweep the dust behind the door

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from Bardfly, released January 26, 2023
John Allee, Vocals; Mahesh Balasooriya, Piano; Aaron McLendon, Drums; Dominic Thiroux, Bass; Javier Vergara, Tenor Sax and Matt Von Roderick, Trumpet

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John Allee Los Angeles, California

John Allee is an American actor, singer and songwriter. He is a recipient of the ASCAP/Sammy Cahn Award for excellence in lyric writing and his music has been featured in regional theatre, and on TV. His latest album is 'Bardfly' (“Fantastic!”- Jazz Weekly, “Otherworldly, super-literate and supremely swinging” – Broadway World, “A standout” - All About Jazz) ... more

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