Part 9 of Jack in the Green,
In the early morning of the 1st of May, way before the break of dawn, everyone in the village got themselves ready for the big festivities. They put on their finest clothes and wore the most beautiful garlands they had made. They remembered what spring had told them and gathered near the seafront. They stood and watched with anticipation, to find out where exactly the first ray of sunshine would fall. It was a very special moment when they all saw one particular cottage light up in the first ray of sunlight. They ran as fast as they could towards the cottage and knocked on the front door. Jack’s mother opened the door and said “We know what you have come looking for. You will find springs surprise in Jack’s room”. Some of the neighbours went inside while the other villagers waited outside. They just couldn’t believe their eyes and were left speechless. Before them, stood this massive walking talking Jack in the green. On top of this large cone-shaped bush rested the most beautiful crown made of flowers, which Jack’s mother had made. They couldn’t wait to touch the mysterious living bush, but before Jack could warn his neighbours, they had become covered with ivy, turning them completely green. Jack explained and said, “You all will be ok, just make sure you get me safe on top of the hill. Once you have slain me, the spirit of summer will be released and the curse lifted”. Mother replied, “Go on son, make us all proud!”. The green men guided Jack outside, but because he was so big, he hardly managed to fit through the front door.
Sing-a-long with the song 'Get Jack through the door':
(Verse 1)
Jack was turned by Spring, into a walking, talking bush,
With a crown of flowers, he was quite the lush.
Whoever touched Jack, turned green from head to toe,
Now the green men had a problem, how to make him go.
(Chorus)
Get Jack through the door, oh what a sight,
Trying every trick, from morning till night.
With laughter and cheer, they gave it their best,
Getting Jack outside was quite the quest.
(Verse 2)
They tried to push and pull, but Jack was just too wide,
He barely fit the doorway, no matter how they tried.
They thought of using butter, to slide him through the gap,
But Jack just laughed and said, "I don't need a nap!"
(Chorus)
Get Jack through the door, oh what a sight,
Trying every trick, from morning till night.
With laughter and cheer, they gave it their best,
Getting Jack outside was quite the quest.
(Bridge)
They tried to tilt him sideways, but he got stuck halfway,
They even tried a trampoline, to bounce him out that day.
They thought of using ropes, to pull him like a sled,
But Jack just shook his branches, and laughed instead.
(Chorus)
Get Jack through the door, oh what a sight,
Trying every trick, from morning till night.
With laughter and cheer, they gave it their best,
Getting Jack outside was quite the quest.
(Verse 3)
They tried to use a saw, but the branches grew back fast,
They even tried a cannon, but that was quite a blast.
Finally, they decided, to widen the front door,
And Jack walked out with ease, like never before.
(Chorus)
Get Jack through the door, oh what a sight,
Trying every trick, from morning till night.
With laughter and cheer, they gave it their best,
Getting Jack outside was quite the quest.
(Outro)
So Jack and the green men, laughed and had some fun,
They learned that sometimes, teamwork gets things done.
With a crown of flowers, and a smile so bright,
Jack in the green, was a funny sight.
(Chorus)
Get Jack through the door, oh what a sight,
Trying every trick, from morning till night.
With laughter and cheer, they gave it their best,
Getting Jack outside was quite the quest.
Story, music and lyrics by Patrick J. A. Knight PatrickJ. A. Knight©2025 A Gravity Production
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