Under the greenwood tree We fight with an outlaw bold Swore oaths which we will uphold Forced to flee into the forest Oh, by our necks we'll swing But we are free here under the greenwood Now we live as kings ♪ Hark now the hunting horn Rings out through the forest glades We poach on the royal game Stand defiant against the tyrants Who bleed the country dry Feed the poor, reward the deserving Let the arrows fly ♪ Beneath the arcing boughs of green A story is weaved Come listen well, this tale I tell A legend woven through centuries gone His tale lives on So raise a glass to heroes past ♪ Under the greenwood tree We meet at the setting sun With Robin the valiant one Tales of brave deeds, men of honor Who fought with sword and bow Let the fire dance to the music Let the ale flow ♪ Beneath the arcing boughs of green A story is weaved Come listen well, this tale I tell A legend woven through centuries gone His tale lives on So raise a glass to heroes past To true heroes past