Brief history of henry the viii song

Song written by Henry VIII

"Pastime with Good Company", also known as "The King's Ballad" ("The Kynges Balade"), is an English folk song written by King Henry VIII in the early 16th century, when he was in his early twenties, teens or even younger.^[1] It is regarded as the most famous of his compositions,^[1] and it became a popular song in England and other European countries during the Renaissance.

Historical context

The early years of Henry VIII's reign marked a distinctive era of exuberance and extravagance in the English court, made possible by the political stability of the kingdom and wealth of the state's finances.

Brief history of henry the viii song

Brief history of henry the viii song lyrics

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Royal banquets and feasts were held on a continual basis, as were outdoor sports and pastimes, such as hunting, hawking, and jousting and archery tournaments. The young King himself was a skilled sportsman, excelling in horse riding, archery, wrestling and real tennis.

The song was penned during this peri