GREENSLEEVES THE BALLAD--THE SONG AND ITS HISTORY

GREENSLEEVES THE BALLAD THE SONG AND ITS HISTORY

Greensleeves was five years in the making and was based on extensive research into the background behind the ballad, "Greensleeves."

Words There are numerous versions of the ballad, "Greensleeves," but the traditional Elizabethan version was the song licensed to Richard Jones.

Authorship The authorship of "Greensleeves" is a matter of great speculation. This mysterious ballad has created much controversy from the sixteenth century until today.

The war of the printers The first release of the ballad, "Greensleeves," created a tug-of-war among the printers of Queen Elizabeth's day. There may have been issues of both finances and reputation at stake in the war of the printers.