Story Behind The Song
Jerusalem" is a short poem by William Blake from the preface to his epic Milton a Poem, one of ... Today it is best known as the anthem "Jerusalem", with music written by Sir Hubert Parry in 1916. .... agreed, writing it on 10 March 1916, and handing the manuscript to Davies with the comment, "Here's a tune for you, old chap.
Song Description
cover of old english hymn
arranged and recorded in the late 80's
by me and my buddy Randy from our
Art Paradise project
| Song Length |
4:30 |
Genre |
Pop - Dance, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
And did those feet in ancient time,
Walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy lamb of god
On England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine,
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark satanic mills?
Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear, oh clouds unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand
Til we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land