We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.
/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      £1 GBP  or more

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Horse and the Tractor- a Radio Ballad via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      £10 GBP or more 

     

  • Full Digital Discography

    Get all 6 The Living Archive Band releases available on Bandcamp and save 35%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of A Bob A Bloody Day, Calverton: Songs from 'The Horse & the Tractor', The Horse and the Tractor- a Radio Ballad, All That's Changed vol 2, All That's Changed vol 1, and Real Lives. , and , .

    Purchasable with gift card

      £33.80 GBP or more (35% OFF)

     

lyrics

Rover
words & music K Adams

The ‘Dog’s Mouth’ in Cosgrove was locally famous
The fellow that lived there was old Farmer Amos
The breeding of farm dogs was his stock in trade
If you want a dog, go to Amos.
Mother had saved a few shillings to pay
So father walked over to see him one day
He picked out a puppy and brought him back home
Everyone christened him Rover.

You’re a good dog, now you’re our dog
You’ll come to no harm-
You’re a Calverton farm dog, you’re Rover.


A farm dog’s a worker, he doesn’t need petting
Worm him baccy, don’t get the vet in;
He worked with the cattle, he worked with the sheep,
Dad could rely upon Rover.
During the war there was little to eat,
Everything rationed, especially meat.
Rover would contribute in his own way-
Two rabbits for our Sunday dinner

Caught them all on your own, boy,
Now chew on the bones,
You’ve a nose for a coney, old Rover.

Rover was trusty and loyal and clever
When dad told him stay he would sit there for ever
Guarding the baby that lay in the pram
No-one would tangle with Rover.
‘I won’t be long boy, so just you take care
Watch over the children and just stay right there.’
Rover would lie with us down by the fire-
Nothing could harm us with Rover.

You’re a good dog, you’re a farm dog
And we’ll come to no harm
Watched over by faithful old Rover

We cried when he died, Rover left us too soon
But now we look forward to every full moon
Some see a crab and some see an old man
But we see the face of our Rover

You’re a good dog, you’re a farm dog
And we’ll come to no harm
Watched over by faithful old Rover
(Over by faithful old Rover.. etc)

credits

from The Horse and the Tractor- a Radio Ballad, released October 1, 2014

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

The Living Archive Band Milton Keynes, UK

An acoustic quintet with an emphasis on strong vocals to deliver both songs and the spoken word depicting the experiences of the people of North Buckinghamshire past and present. The inhabitants of the towns of Wolverton, Stony Stratford and Bletchley and of course the new city of Milton Keynes all have had something to say, and the Living Archive Band gives them a voice. ... more

contact / help

Contact The Living Archive Band

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

The Living Archive Band recommends:

If you like The Living Archive Band, you may also like: