It was while Alveric searched for Lirazel that all manner of things slipped through the border, and in Erl that had sighed for magic, there was indeed magic now, and a fear settled on Erl.
There's imps up in the lumber loft, The trolls are in the stables Goblins hiding under the bed While we hide under the tables. Faces at the windows, Horrible flickering lights And things that chase us down the road If we go out at night.
Chorus (after each verse): Magic, magic everywhere, Magic in the very air Elfin horns are blowing, there is Too much magic. We dare not go a-wandering For fear of what the night may bring A curse upon all elvish things, Too much magic. There's many a creature of fable, Many a monster of myth Crept through the elfin border, To see the will-o-the wisp. And every time we go to bed, We pray the Lord will keep us from the dark unearthly things As we lie in our sleep
Yesterday upon the stair, Once again today, I saw a goblin crouching there I wish he'd go away Down the streets of tile and thatch The faery army creeps We sowed the seed of discontent and discontent we reap ...
A Villager, Derek Brimstone Drums, Tony Newman Bass, Herbie Flowers Acoustic guitars, Bob Johnson Glockenspiel, piano, Peter Knight Children of Erl, Gayhurst Junior School Choir