Britten: Songs From "Friday Afternoons", Op. 7: A New Year Carol

Here we bring new water from the well so clear
For to worship God with, this happy New Year

Sing levy dew, sing levy dew, the water and the wine
The seven bright gold wires and the bugles that do shine

Sing reign of Fair Maid, with gold upon her toe
Open you the West Door, and turn the Old Year go
Sing levy dew, sing levy dew

Sing reign of Fair Maid, with gold upon her chin
Open you the East Door, and let the New Year in
Sing levy dew, sing levy dew