The Ballad of Amos Beamish
Written by Mario Price & Lesley Neesham
Facts
This is a true story based on 'The Giant of Barnby' and the great train disaster of 1891, which happened just behind Mario's and Lesley's house in Barnby.
Seemingly Amos Beamish had a large family and his brother lived in that very same house over a hundred years ago.
Amos is buried in the church of St. Mary's along with his wife, however his gravestone is nowhere to be seen.
Neighbours Verna & Michael instigated the song by telling Mario & Lesley the story in 2016 and here is the result ;)
In old Barnby town
Off England's rugged east coast
There once lived a giant
So the old folk would boast
And he did the chores of a hundred men or more
as he worked for the rich and was kind to the poor
He sailed the rough seas in his black weathered coat
The hatch ways enlarged on the modified boat
And as strong as an ox he was challenged by many poor soul
And the loads that he carried weighed 60 odd stone
In the churchyard of St. John (ghost like voices speak as one)
His presence fills the air (of the things they've left undone)
Calm and peaceful like a prayer (but their lonely souls are gone)
Does anybody care (is there anybody there)
On a cold Christmas Eve in the dead of the night
1891 and a sound as if lightening strikes
The snow falling down on the train wreckage site
And the groans of the people who lay buried alive
Some say he descended to those who were in need
And Just like an angel he did good his deed.
For he saved many men on that terrible Day
Just a handful were killed who he gently carried away
In the churchyard of St. John (ghost like voices speak as one)
His presence fills the air (of the things they've left undone)
Calm and peaceful like a prayer (but their lonely souls are gone)
Does anybody care (is there anybody there)
Their bodies were laid in the tavern close by
And even today you can hear the swan cry
As they still call for help from the local young swain
And Giant Amos Beamish that was his name
In the churchyard of St John (where his body rests in peace)
Where the church bell still rings ( a melody since 1453)
And a choir of angels sings (a song to serenade his dreams)
For the good soul resting there (is there anyone who cares) 2x
