Lyrics & Arrangement by Andrew Blackwood MacBaine the PurpleMelody: Trad(?)© Drew Nicholson, 1998 Softly sings the maiden, lay me down, oh lay me down,Softly sings the maiden, lay be down, beneath the sea.He was all I wanted, lay me down,… Read moreLay Me Down

I wrote this song upon request for the changing of the Guard, when Baron Fum stepped down and left the MidRealm for points East. by Andrew Blackwood MacBaine the Purple©1996 Andrew Nicholson we have come here now because you’re leaving… Read moreGoodbye

This is the very first song I wrote in the SCA. lyrics and melody by Andrew Blackwood MacBaine the Purplewith thanks to John Inchingham© 1994 Drew Nicholson Winter has fallen and Springtime is here,And Summer must follow soon after…Then in… Read moreEchoes

(c) 2014 Drew Nicholson Father it’s not the priesthood for meI’m far too much a lover of lifeTo spend my days saying “live and let be”Or taking confession from those put to the knife. Chorus:No, a sailor I’ll be, Father,… Read moreDeep of the Sound

One of early hits, it’s the best darn country-western song I could write.  A huge hit in Fenix, not so much in Caer Antwerth Maer. My boots are full of rain and mud, I got duct tape on my chin…But… Read moreBury Me at Pennsic

For Brannos & Rebekah Though I do not have a sword in stone, nor holy grail round,There is no star above my head to sanctify my crown,Of ‘dwen’s Cauldron I do not posess, a lack I do not rue,For though… Read moreAlways, I Have You

When I was a stripling lad, in Sherwood Forest,killed deer with a bow that was taller than me.At twelve I was squired to Sir Robin of Locksley,when we arrived in Palestine I was taller than he.We fought off the Sarecens,… Read moreAll Well in Hand

I started off trying to write a song about Agape, or the love warriors have for each-other.  Non-romantic love.  Well, it’s sort of worked.  Maybe. I see you standing in front of the gatesSpear and banner in handYou fight for… Read moreAll for You

My fellow children of the Dragon,   Many months ago, when His Majesty Nikolai won Crown Tournament and made His lady Serena Princess, He approached me, and said “Andrew, I remember when you sang Katja’s Call all those years ago…. Read moreFor Nikolai and Serena