The Farrlind Archivum

Song 02

Sally and the Good Day

The story of Sally, whose cheerful spirit and refusal to surrender to gloom turns every misfortune into a reason to celebrate life.

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Sally and the Good Day
(A lively tavern waltz — 3/4 time)
[Verse 1]
Sally woke with the sun in her hair
Kissed the clouds and laughed at the air
“Luck waits close if you know how to play,”
So off she danced to find the good day
[Chorus]
Hey-ho! Sally and the good day!
Raise up your glass and shout “Hooray!”
Storms may come and skies turn gray,
But they all clear up for Sally’s good day!
[Verse 2]
She charmed a troll with a song so sweet
Soon he stamped out a thunderous beat
Dropped his club and sang away—
All thanks to Sally and her good day
[Chorus]
Hey-ho! Sally and the good day!
Raise up your glass and shout “Hooray!”
Troubles fade when fiddles play,
They all dance out on Sally’s good day!
[Verse 3]
She met a knight who’d lost his pride
Polished his helm and walked beside
“Sir Shine-Again,” the people say,
Was crowned anew by Sally’s good day
[Final Chorus (repeat faster)]
Hey-ho! Sally and the good day!
Fill up your cup and don’t delay!
If your heart has lost its way,
Sing yourself a Sally good day!