Part 10 of Jack in the Green,

When Jack made his appearance, the people cheered out loud “Hooray for spring, hooray for spring’s surprise, hooray for our Jack in the green!”. Music was played, Morris dancers waved their handkerchiefs in the air and the parade made its way dancing through the beautifully decorated streets of Hastings heading towards the top of the hill. And all the way up front was Jack, not frightened at all for what was to come. After all, spring had promised him that he would not beharmed. He was also protected by these green men. So he laughed and danced along with all the people he knew so well. The sun tickled his nose and made Jack sneeze. “Haatchoo!”. The sneeze caused some of his ivy leaves to touch a couple more people and by magic, they turned green. “Oh look”, Jack said laughing, “That’s so funny, they came from my nose. So I will call all of the green men, my bogies!”. The bogies continued to protect Jack in the green on his way to the top of the hill. And whoever tried to hurt Jack in the slightest way would be touched on the nose by one of the bogies, turning them completely green.

Sing-a-long with 'The Bogie Song':

(Verse 1)

In the streets of Hastings, the Morris dancers prance,

Waving handkerchiefs in the air, joining in the dance.

The town is decorated, with flowers all around,

And Jack in the green leads the parade, with a crown so profound.

(Chorus)

The bogie song and we're all bogies,

Dancing through the streets, like a bunch of yogis.

When Jack sneezes, watch out, my friend,

His green leaves turn you into bogies, till the very end.

Bogies, bogies, bogies we are.

(Verse 2)

The villagers are cheering, as the parade goes by,

With Jack in the front, reaching for the sky.

But when he sneezes, oh what a sight,

Spectators turn green, in the morning light.

(Chorus)

The bogie song and we're all bogies,

Dancing through the streets, like a bunch of yogis.

When Jack sneezes, watch out, my friend,

His green leaves turn you into bogies, till the very end.

Bogies, bogies, bogies we are.

(Bridge)

They try to guide Jack, to the top of the hill,

But he's so big, it's quite a thrill.

They push and they pull, with all their might,

To get Jack through the door, it's a funny sight.

(Chorus)

The bogie song and we're all bogies,

Dancing through the streets, like a bunch of yogis.

When Jack sneezes, watch out, my friend,

His green leaves turn you into bogies, till the very end.

Bogies, bogies, bogies we are.

(Verse 3)

The green men are laughing, as they march along,

Singing and dancing, to the bogie song.

With Jack in the lead, they make their way,

To the top of the hill, on this special day.

(Chorus)

The bogie song and we're all bogies,

Dancing through the streets, like a bunch of yogis.

When Jack sneezes, watch out, my friend,

His green leaves turn you into bogies, till the very end.

Bogies, bogies, bogies we are.

(Outro)

So if you visit Hastings, on the 1st of May,

Join the parade, and dance away.

With Jack in the green, milkmaid's, chimney sweeps

and bogies toooooooooo,

It's a funny celebration, just for you.

(Chorus)

The bogie song and we're all bogies,

Dancing through the streets, like a bunch of yogis.

When Jack sneezes, watch out, my friend,

His green leaves turn you into bogies, till the very end.

Bogies, bogies, bogies we are.

Story, music and lyrics by Patrick J. A. Knight PatrickJ. A. Knight©2025 A Gravity Production

UPC/EAN 195999044095

ISAN: 0000-0007-64EF-0000-4-0000-0000-P

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

UPC/EAN 195999044095

ISAN: 0000-0007-64EF-0000-4-0000-0000-P

Part 8 of Jack in the Green,

Meanwhile, Jack’s parents still couldn’t believe what had happened. Their son Jack was no longer a young man, but a walking talking bush. Spring had also warned them they could not touch Jack with their bare hands. If they would, they would also change into green men. They tried everything. They even tried cutting down the branches, but they would only grow back in a split of a second. So all they could do was to carefully water their Jack in the green with a watering can daily. This way they kept Jack nice and fresh to keep him alive.

Note: The song and video 'Water Jack!' has been refused to be used in this podcast episode by Spotify policy (Too much music). But don't worry, the full feature film and audio album of 'Jack in the Green' will soon be available via all official channels.

Story, music and lyrics by Patrick J. A. Knight PatrickJ. A. Knight©2025 A Gravity Production

UPC/EAN 195999044095

ISAN: 0000-0007-64EF-0000-4-0000-0000-P