"Pastime with Good Company", also known as "The King's Ballad" ("The Kynges Balade"), is an English folk song written by King Henry VIII in the early 16th century, when he was in his early twenties, teens or even younger.[1] It is regarded as the most famous of his compositions,[1] and it became a popular song in England and other European countries during the Renaissance.
- ^ a b Skinner, David. "The Musical Life of King Henry VIII". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved 28 September 2023.