Lyric discussion by GeoffL 

Cover art for Padstow lyrics by Steeleye Span

This is the traditional song sung throughout the Cornish town of Padstow on Mayday to accompany the progression of the two Hobby Horses (red and blue 'Obby Osses') as they are 'teased' through the town. See http://www.padstow.com/obby_oss/obby_oss.php for information on this folk tradition.