A     E       F#m     A  
May I make my fond excuses 
A        D       G       A  
for the lateness of the hour, 
    A     E        F#m  A 
but we accept your invitation,  
A      D         G         A   
and we bring you Beltane's flower. 
 
B       F#      G#m    B  
For the May Day is the great day,  
B      E        A            B 
sung along the old straight track. 
    B          F#      G#m       B   
And those who ancient lines did lay 
     B        E          A         B 
will heed the song that calls them back. 
 
G        G        Cmaj7    Cmaj7  
Pass the word and pass the lady,  
D        G        Em      Em 
pass the plate to all who hunger. 
C        D      B      Asus4-D   
Pass the wit of ancient wisdom,  
G        G      D       D   D-Dsus4-D-Dsus4..  
pass the cup of crimson wonder.