A-Z Series 8: H Is for Hawthorn, the Hedgerow Heart Berry Subject: The traditional folklore and phytochemistry of Hawthorn (Crataegus), noting its historical association with heart vitality. Musical Style: [English pastoral folk, ~92 BPM. Features a gentle concertina, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, and a harmonious male-female duet.] Lyrics: [Intro: Gentle concertina breathes in, acoustic guitar fingerpicks a pastoral melody.] [Verse 1] White flowers in the spring, red berries in the fall The hedgerow is a living fence, answering the call A home for the sparrows, a protector of the land With a thorny little branch reaching out to your hand. [Chorus] H is for Hawthorn, the hedgerow heart berry! A story of the ages, keeping the spirit merry! Woven in the folklore, a symbol of the chest A traditional companion when you need a little rest. [Verse 2] From the European meadows to the ancient herbal tales The story of the hawthorn weathers all the gales We sing of the tradition, we sing of the tree A beautiful botanical for you and for me. [Outro] Songs That Supplement... walking the hedgerow... (Concertina fades slowly)
