Way over the hills now the sun's going down And the elm tree's long shadow creeps over the ground The farmer has finished a-ploughing the land And it's time for young lovers to court hand in hand On an evening in Summer On an evening in Summer On an evening in Summer Late on in June Well, it's off to the pub now to knock back a jar We'll set the world right as we prop up the bar We'll crack our sides laughing at a thumping good tale And sing out a chorus in praise of strong ale On an evening in Summer ... We'll talk about cricket and that knock by young Squires What price by next year they'll be capped for the shire But we'll not forget Jonesie who won us the match On that run from the covers to take that free catch On an evening in Summer ... The clock has come 'round now and the landlord's called time We'll make our way homewards, or at least we will try But we all go the same way so together we'll keep And we'll all help each other to stay on our feet. On an evening in Summer ...
recording: The Wilson Family (live) [YouTube]
notes: song discussion [Mudcat Cafe]