THE 5th OF NOVEMBER

Remember, remember the fifth of November,Gunpowder, treason and plot!I know of no reasonWhy gunpowder treasonShould ever be forgot! Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, it was his intentTo blow up the king and the parliament.Three score barrels of powder belowPoor old England to overthrow. By God’s Providence he was catch’dWith a dark lantern anda burning matchHoller boys, holler boys, make the bells ring.Holler boys, holler boys, God save the king.Hip, hip, hooray!