[Verse] In eleven oh sixty-six A conquest with such tricks Norman knights they did invade Changed the tongue in which we trade [Verse 2] Norman French they brought anew Words and phrases filtered through Feasts in halls they did recount Language rich in great amount [Chorus] Norman words so grand Joined our Saxon land Middle English proud and loud In our speech it’s found [Verse] Kings and courts and noble ranks Used the French to fill their tanks Peasantry clung to their words Blending tunes of birds [Bridge] Through the years it found its way Merging night with day Middle English firm and fine On this path we find [Chorus] Norman words so grand Joined our Saxon land Middle English proud and loud In our speech it’s found
