Franklin P. Adams - After Hearing Robin Hood lyrics

The songs of Sherwood Forest Are lilac-sweet and clear; The virile rhymes of merrier times Sound fair upon mine ear. Sweet is their sylvan cadence And sweet their simple art. The balladry of the greenwood tree Stirs memories in my heart. O braver days and elder With mickle valor dight, How ye bring back the time, alack! When Harry Smith could write!