Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan (Bardcore | Medieval Style Cover)

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I’ve wanted to make a Bardcore cover of Chappell Roan’s music since I first heard it, but that want became a need after seeing her fantasy inspired outfits at the VMAs. So I invite you to the Pink Pony Inn: a warm, raucous place where you can leave your troubles at the door and lose yourself in song and dance.
The Art:
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The Lyrics:
I know thou wantest me to stay
I cannot deny these maddening visions of me in Calais
And I heard there is a wondrous place
Where a pawn can be a queen every blessed day
I have these wicked dreams of leaving
Annecy
Oh Saint Cecelia, I swear she calleth me
Shan’t make my mother proud
The thought is too obscene
To see her darling girl
I know that she shall scream
Lord, what hast thou done?
Thou’rt a pink pony maid
Thou shouldst be a nun
Oh mother, I just want to run
With the mummers and clowns
‘Tis where I belong
Down at the Pink Pony Inn
I shall keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Inn
I shall keep on dancing, let them call it a sin
I shall keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Inn
Pink Pony Inn
Barefoot, I spin upon the floor
Ale and mead aplenty, and a sign above the door
Firelight, and a boar’s head on the wall
Every night a new reminder why I left it all
I thank my wicked dreams, a year from
Annecy
Oh Saint Cecelia, I owe my thanks to thee
Shan’t make my mother proud
The thought is too obscene
To see her darling girl
I know that she shall scream
Lord, what hast thou done?
Thou’rt a pink pony maid
Thou shouldst be a nun
Oh mother I just want to run
With the mummers and clowns
‘Tis where I belong
Down at the Pink Pony Inn
I shall keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Inn
I shall keep on dancing, let them call it a sin
I shall keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Inn
Pink Pony Inn
Think not, I left you all behind
Still I love my Annecy, thou’rt ever on my mind
And mother, every Sæterndæg
I can hear thy Southern lilt
Two hundred leagues away, crying
Lord, what hast thou done?
Thou’rt a pink pony maid
Thou shouldst be a nun
Oh mother I just want to run
With the mummers and clowns
‘Tis where I belong
Down at the Pink Pony Inn
I shall keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Inn
I shall keep on dancing, let them call it a sin
I shall keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Inn
Pink Pony Inn
I shall keep on dancing!
I shall keep on dancing!
I shall keep on dancing!
I shall keep on dancing!

[@bernadettebanner]

Not beating the rumors that Chappel Roan has been Hildegard von Blingin all along

[@privacyvalued4134]

Their voices don't even sound the same. Chappel Roan's voice is very twangy with a strong nasal whine in the background of her vocals. Hildegard's is crystal clear while nailing every note with perfect pitch. I much prefer Hildegard's voice.

[@jacksonleong3716]

@@privacyvalued4134 🤮

[@esverker7018]

@@privacyvalued4134 Me when I can't understand a joke

[@larrykelly-kf5pp]

@@esverker7018 me too. Still valid to object though… I learnt something because the objector explained why 🎉. Think I saw Hildegard’s beautiful face once

[@ChildMoon-bd7lm]

:0 time traveler

[@xanshriekal]

"Let them call it a sin," is such a good line, and sung with the perfect confidence that conveys the entire tone of the song.

[@Raguleader]

Honestly it's just such a quality boast. Like go ahead and judge me, see if I care.

[@cathrine64711]

Same Vibe as “could go to hell but we’ll probably be fine”

[@mariac4602]

Whelp, it is.

[@ambroseelon9989]

My next DnD game will definitely have a Pink Pony Inn

[@residentjoe05]

Magenta Stallion Club ftw, thanks DM Nicole 🤣

[@CroneLife1]

Yes!!

[@goldfishy]

Every time someone enters the inn it triggers this song.

[@147knight]

My current DnD game started at the Pink Pony Inn 😊

[@Weezeltastic]

We have one. It's run by Chappell Gnome

[@rosebyanyname]

“Thou’rt a pink pony maid Thou shouldst be a nun” Perfection. Gold. YES ❤❤

[@Bexka6107]

I agree - I couldn't help grinning at my screen when I saw that!

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

I didn’t even get to that bit before I had to pause it because I was laughing so hard, LA becoming Calais had me.

[@laurafalsetti7178]

I love how you adapted the text. Nice touch putting Saint Cecilia patroness of music to substitute Santa Monica.

[@MariusLoveland]

❤

[@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket]

Honestly I can't figure out who's better at "parody" these people or Weird Al himself. Because my goodness the artist skill that goes into these songs is nuts. You take an existing ditty, and turn it into something all it's own.

[@JimmyJohn-jq1fe]

I know!! Like, "thou't a pink pony girl, thou shouldst be a nun." Was so good!!!

[@misslangleysoryuisiconic]

WHAT WAIT

[@mwater_moon2865]

Somehow this makes more sense than the original to me

[@13caedus]

How narrowly didst thou miss Saint Cecilia's feast day, but three days past! Yet she must be pleased, for ne'er have the fruits of thy labor been so sweet.

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

I had no idea! What incredible serendipity. 🙃

[@misslangleysoryuisiconic]

Silencio! Silencio! ✋🏻😩

[@jelly_chase]

I fucking love that

[@hollandvw4250]

Chappelle De Rohan (1298-around 1340) was one of the most famed and sought-after trouveres in the northern parts of the Capetian Kingdom of France - legend has it she was King Philip IV's favourite minstrel's favourite minstrel.

[@anders4881]

😂

[@fluffyfluffykatz]

Thy favourite bard's favourite bard

[@phillipamcdonnell6768]

Favourite minstrel’s favourite minstrel STOP 😂🪦

[@C-Farsene_5]

not to be confused with Chapelle de Roan (1277-1330) who is rumored to have made a poem about being the local noble's wife's mistress

[@ordinarysuperstar672]

lmaoo

[@FakeItalianGaming]

This better play at every renaissance fair from now on!

[@DaraJill]

The bards are already clocking the chords!

[@liiiiich3n0nTheM00n]

The way it all makes sense not just rhythmically but also in the story, i.e. St. Cecilia being the patron saint of music so of course she's calling Chappell, or Calais being a major port city in Medieval times like how LA is a large modern city on the ocean, deserves to be talked about more (edit: not to mention sæterndæg!!!)

[@sleepnow3053]

Frr

[@SarahZ]

Annecy and Calais is pure genius. It works on so many levels. OBSESSED

[@RGld-jg8rs]

Finding out Sarah Z listens to the same music I do made me squeal inside

[@olynellis9151]

The way this made me cry harder than the OG version as i just imagine chappell in her VMAs knight armour fleeing a small village? Bye.

[@gwencere9383]

Sapphic bardcore stuff makes me so emotional lmao

[@PaigeMustang]

Yeah I literally had chills so hardcore

[@TheMotherofTacos]

sammmmme... the chills outlasted the song by a good ten minutes 🥹

[@Hakainokami]

They should bring her back just to sing this song in that armor

[@woofwoofawoo-f7s]

SHE SHOULD TURN THAT AESTHETIC INTO A WHOLE ALBUM

[@gentle_chili_flake]

How DARE KZbin hide this from me for FIVE MINUTES

[@shaynannigans]

It hid it from me for 5 hours!

[@DenisLuiz96]

Lucky folks, it was hidden for 8 hours for me

[@ayleth891]

12 hours for me

[@wesper-stan]

13 hours for me

[@dewiicat]

​@@wesper-stan same 😣😟

[@electricbluetiramisu3713]

That line “let them call it a sin” is working overtime in this song and crushing it

[@adriad4855]

This is my experience with any song written after the early nineties, unless it's on a commercial or playing in a store somewhere. I kinda like it that way.

[@vivian-alexandrarivers897]

Hilariously, Annecy to Calais is pretty damn close for a comparison. It's basically going across the entire country for both situations.

[@marisola7558]

She mentioned on her patreon page that those two locations were picked for that reason, along with the southern lilt of Annecy and how it also sounds like Tennessee. 🙂 The dedication to detail in her songs is so satisfying, isn’t it?

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

I love it so much!

[@TravellingTortuga]

She also mentioned that her brother, known here as Friar Funk, helped find place names to match.

[@Schneeeulenwetter]

hahaha as a Swiss to me they are so far away from each other. Annecy is half an hour or an hour from Geneva (so quite in the south) and Calais is where the canal is, very close to England.

[@samdierickx7863]

aktschuwally: While they both belong to the modern country of France, in medieval times Annecy would not have belonged to the kingdom of France. It was a possession of the counts of Geneve and the counts of Savoy, both at least nominal subjects of the German Emperor. And lets not talk about the period after 1347 when Calais fell into the hands of the English! ;)

[@deadlydoodles3721]

“I shall keep on dancing at the pink pony inn I SHALL KEEP ON DANCING, LET THEM CALL IT A SIN” 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@clairemack223]

Thou hast summoned tears to mine eyes. The theme of this melody, in sooth, is cherished within mine heart. I lament for mine ancestors who could not dwell as their souls yearned. Yet, a fair and uplifting tune it is. Once more, a melodic marvel from the honorable Hildegard von Blingin ❤

[@RebeccaAngelMusic]

Ancestral yearning is strong from the past. I feel it too.

[@catherineaustin2]

Thy beautiful words are truly a testament and credit to this melodic masterpiece brought to us by our lady Hildegard von Blingin

[@stein1919]

milady, arise from thy slumber. Hildegard von Blingin' serenades us once more.

[@customercareskeleton]

She canonically wore armor. A perfect pick

[@wayner396]

And this is why you are the absolute queen of bardcore. Such a beautiful song. Me and my kids are always singing and listening to your music on our way to our HEMA and Rapier practices. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents with us.

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thank you so much! Haven’t done HEMA in about ten years but my brother who sings on the channel still practices weekly. 😊

[@TravellingTortuga]

Hail the Fencing Friar Funk!

[@EmmyFluff]

I've never used this feature before, but this made me ridiculously happy. Thank you for all of your good work. 💖

[@EmmyFluff]

Like seriously, something about this cross over came at my brain at a particular angle that has me crying happy tears. 😭💖 I love Pink Pony Club as an anthem of being authentic and happy, and adding a medieval fantasy element to it makes it feel even more wholesome, and closer to all the things that make my inner child truly happy. 💖💖💖

[@pofficial3345]

@@EmmyFluff totally agree !!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Awe thank you, that's so sweet!

[@kerstinschwarz5222]

Chapell Roan needs to see this ❤

[@littlebird2885]

Omg she’d love it!

[@BryceKatz]

Saint Roan, surely.

[@damedancealot]

It is my ardent wish that she would don her armor once again and perform this version live.

[@iteor7320]

Loving a St Cecilia reference just a few days after the ACTUAL St Cecilia day haha.

[@P-Mouse]

Patron of Singers iirc

[@misslangleysoryuisiconic]

Grrr

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

My favorite part about bardcore is honestly not the “thou” or “thou” style replacements but the vocabulary such as shifts the place names here…. It’s like a little bit of medieval life peeking through

[@bradencollett9955]

This. is. so. GOOD. Lord, what hast thou done???

[@StephenAndaya]

Missed opportunity to call it "Pink Pony Pub" but regardless, LADY VON BLINGIN' DOST STILL SLAPETH!!! 🔥🩷

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Hahaha somehow I didn’t even think of that one! 😅😂

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

I feel like my SOUL now wants me to sing along with Pub instead of Inn. No offense to the tremendous work as always, Sister Blingin'. I just love the alliteration!

[@Modulater83]

@@Hildegardvonblingin Not too late for a quick punch in and video edit :) But Inn or Pub this is fantastic!

[@Mell_0]

What could have been 😭

[@redere4777]

Nay, 'tis all good as "Pink Pony Inn", for the word "pub" did appear not until the fortieth year in the reign of our King George the Third.

[@addysproxypubquizzes4134]

This is one of your best yet! That's seriously high bar but this is ridiculously good!

[@brandonallers6351]

"Where a Pawn can be a Queen." Just Perfect!

[@ghazalekiakojori1215]

I KNEW THIS WOULD EAT

[@BryceKatz]

An absolute Thanksgiving FEAST

[@theswisswereright]

You're seriously so talented. I was sick of this song, but now I'm going to listen to this on repeat.

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thank you, I’m afraid the price of making these covers is that I get sick of the songs in the process too. 😂

[@BryceKatz]

@@Hildegardvonblingin Fitting, as St Hildegard's own divine visions also made her sick.

[@fitty50two2]

Ever since I first heard Pink Pony Club I have had "God, what hast thou done?" stuck in my head, I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one

[@VRiderB]

Aaand added to my Yule Tidings song list Edit: Now hoping the saints grant us a cover of 'Good Luck, Knave'

[@TravellingTortuga]

Good luck, Knave?

[@VRiderB]

@TravellingTortuga lol you right XD

[@JadeStone860]

Or Hot to Go (not sure what a medieval equivalent would be).

[@VRiderB]

@@JadeStone860 Closest I can find using middle english compendium is 'Hāt tọ̄̆ Gā': Old english spelling for hot, the era appropriate version of 'to', and a form of 'go'. But I legit got my forms of knave and naive mixed up in my og comment like a goober, so do with what you will with this knowledge. 😅

[@maryhanks7518]

Not "Good Luck, Maid"?

[@hobbitguy1420]

You know, the deft hand at the lyrical changes is almost the most impressive part. Fantastic work!

[@Bo-ru4ow]

Infected my whole circle of friends back from university days (medieval history at Germany's oldest university :)) with this song. We're in our fifties now. We love it!!! Joan of Arc - genious! As all your songs, Hildegard.

[@nomorepikachu]

„Thou shouldst be a nun“ and „let them call it a sin“ are my favourite parts, but it’s all so good 🧡 Ngl I love your covers more than the originals.

[@paulstaley4472]

“Bardcore” is a music genre I didn’t know I needed in my life.

[@Orangeeclipse15]

CALAIS OH MY GOD

[@Orangeeclipse15]

AND ANNECY you're too clever

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Hehe thank you, all credit for the place names to my brother the good Friar Funk.

[@FortuneBound]

I don't get it. Can you explain?

[@YOSSARIAN313]

​@@FortuneBound the original version is LA not Calais its just a good translation

[@primrose602]

I'm French so I was shook when I heard the words Calais and Annecy casually sung by the glorious Hildergard 🙏🙏

[@pizzarats]

I've never clicked a notification so fast

[@antoinettevanstadenmeyer6302]

Me too!

[@addysproxypubquizzes4134]

Same! Then as soon as the song ended, rush to the replay button!

[@justinlee3017]

Sometimes the KZbin algorithm surprises me by suggesting something that I didn't know I needed in my life. This is fantastic.

[@sierrab347]

Can’t wait for this to be on my Spotify Wrapped in 2025 :)

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thanks so much!

[@JadeStone860]

I really hope Chappell sees this at some point. I think she’d be pleased.

[@encybean]

I can't explain it, but I started crying when I saw this video. it really hit me in a way I wasn't expecting. You're wonderful Hildegard 💖 thank ya for this Chappell Roan shaped treasure

[@RebeccaAngelMusic]

Perhaps because of all the people at the time (and now) who were not able to run away and follow their hearts desire.

[@rhondaorberson9664]

First KZbin notification to ever make me drop everything and RUN here. This was simply heavenly!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thank you for your haste and support! ♥️🙏

[@Artur_M.]

It's an interesting experience to listen to a bardcore cover without knowing the original. Ah, damn it, this is the original to me! And it shall remain so! 😉

[@N_0968]

There are several songs I don’t know the original versions of and I don’t care to either, these are perfect versions.

[@jcraigie]

Why not broaden your horizons and give the original a listen? If for no other reason to better appreciate the transformation.

[@ArnolddeLeon]

I went and found the original just to appreciate this even more.

[@petertaylor4980]

From the first lines I thought it was about Jeanne d'Arc, and then it took a turn I didn't expect.

[@Artur_M.]

Ok, I checked it out. It's cool, but this is definitely the better version.

[@JennaDelVirgo]

My two loves in one song, Hildegard and Chappell. Amazing work! My new favourite cover of yours!

[@noahholland1795]

I am just staggered at how good this is. In one fell swoop you have raised my interest in bardcore, Chappell Roan, Saint Cecilia and last, but certainly not least, Hildegard von Blingin. Outstanding.

[@lllstepanov]

No words, pure art. No idea who Chappel Roan is or Hildegard von Blingin', but song is beautiful. The best KZbin recommendation ever!

[@BjornVerryt]

Your best lyrical work so far. Amazing!

[@Tharoffnik.]

I dare to disagree. Orinoco flow do it for me, tho lyrics here are fire!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Wow, thank you!

[@BjornVerryt]

@Hildegardvonblingin ☕

[@bjacksonharp]

this brought me so much joy upon this day at 2:30am haha you are a visionary! and as a harpist myself, i can't believe i'm just now discovering your channel. keep doin the lord's work 👏🏽👏🏽

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

That’s so sweet to hear, thank you! Glad you found me. 🙏

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

THIS is what inspiration looks like. I bet the core lyrics and association with Jeanne came to you in a sudden flash. This is absolutely splendid.

[@equestrianair9163]

Your favorite minstrel’s favorite minstrel!

[@WhitneyAvalon]

So so so good!

[@MasterJezzy]

If I was a billionare, I'd hire someone to write and produce me an animated musical with you as the main role. What a wonderful piece, it's so natural, almost as if the song was written with this cover in mind. It makes me feel all sorts of things, but mainly I'm just grateful to be alive to witness this lol

[@beestorm7609]

This gave me chills like the original did, fantastic job as always you siren 😂

[@austinfreyrikrw6651]

Yes, I just want to run with the mummers and clowns to the Pink Pony Inn!

[@thehermit8618]

This is the music that plays when the DM tries to convince that one player from roleplaying anything other than Tiefling Bard who hits on everything that moves

[@TheAnalyticalEngine]

Fair Maiden Hildegard, twas such a wondrous ballad

[@annef0x]

Oh I'm just eagerly waiting for a Good Luck Babe Bardcore that would surely make me swoon!

[@Minitwill]

The cackle I let out at “thou shouldst be a nun” would have me burnt at the stake any medieval day

[@vsp5251]

It is amazing how your covers can make me fall in love with music that is normally not to my taste. Please keep 'em coming! ❤

[@HCLionheart]

Exactly my feelings. I have been hoping to find a band that does this very thing for years!

[@geoffrimositis6335]

I loved it too! St. Cecilia is my feast day on my birthday. Your music is a balm for a weary soul during these troubling times. Thank you!

[@thebraidedmane]

What a delight! I love these converted lyrics and how well you always keep the spirit of the original!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thanks so much! ♥️

[@FaithBejar]

WHY AM I CRYING THOUGH OMFG this is so beautiful I hope Chapell sees this as soon as possible

[@rachelmiller6621]

DAPHNE! Thou must MAKE HASTE to this BANGER omg I’m just crying happy tears on repeat.

[@Purple_haze81000]

I discovered your channel by accident. Heard just a few seconds and immediately followed. Beautiful work!

[@Tenshii_Artii]

This suits so much. Utter perfection. Something about Chapel Roan just suits the Bardcore niche so well!

[@alexwong3739]

I love the fact that i understand this version of the song more than the original for some reason XD love it so mucchhh!!!!

[@bob-yd8xv]

30 years from now I'm still going to come back and listen to all your songs. Each and every one is a piece of art and I love them all

[@SFforlife]

God this is one of the best channels on all of KZbin. 🌷

[@missmondomarcio]

This the best thing in the whole world

[@seanian8986]

LORD WHAT HAST THOU DONE

[@mysticalmisty9769]

Someone mentioned this to me earlier today and I damn near lost my mind when I heard it. Hildebrand, you have gained a new fan. Thoust is instantly devoted to thee.

[@ladyairili]

I am so pleased! I've been fantasizing about you doing a Chappel Roan cover for a while!

[@TadSimmons]

Glorious! Thanks for making my day better Hildegard!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thank you! 😊

[@ComicDrake]

Perfect for my drive to the Texas Renaissance Festival tomorrow, thank you!

[@phoenixsword2452]

I love the rhyming of Inn with Sin! All your covers are amazing, but this one in particular is just hitting different! Honestly, the image, the wording, all of it is low-key giving me Brave vibes.

[@Caitctus]

This is perfection incarnate, what a time to be alive

[@Burlak4]

This was a great idea 😉

[@brookenewborn372]

I know saying a cover is better than the original is a cliche -- but this one truly is!

[@Daphnegirl93]

these lyrics are inspired i too wish i could partake in the myriad festivities to be sampled at the pink pony inn yet the enjoyment your songs bring continuously more than satisfy me so thank you again for everything you do

[@mathildelevasseur9733]

This is literally the best thing ever. 😂 I just found your account but I can safely say I found my people.

[@littlesongbird7904]

It's perfect! I wanted bardcore version of this song since I heard it! Great story, beautiful music and lyrics, and oh... I shall keep on dancing to this enchanting song!

[@lou_la_cacahuete1594]

I came across this video last week and I’ve been OBSESSED with all your covers. Idk why but it’s been a huge stress relief. I love your voice and medieval music and all the lyric changes are genius. Thank you for putting all this work into your covers

[@thejehanne]

This is a masterpiece !!! What a banger!! Will be listening to this all winter to keep the spirits up 💛

[@krose6451]

I dont understand why this brings me such a sense of calm but Im so very grateful for it

[@AsmrAmurana]

I continue to be delighted by your rewrites, this is perfect!

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

Brilliant! Well done and adapted!

[@bm8490]

This is absolute perfection, thank you Hildegard!

[@handrekstrek8388]

As a classical musician and Chapell Roan's fan, I LOVE THIS 💖

[@Amanda-dn4ld]

The way you adjusted the chorus to her mother telling her to be a nun and her saying she belongs at the inn makes me tear up. Heals some religious trauma ❤

[@hnmarsh1]

Thanks!

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Thank you!

[@MiaPaige229]

I need medieval versions of, like, every song ever, right now

[@tori.t.18]

Thank you for feeding my medieval era obsesh. This is a work of genius. So bloody well done! ❤

[@artloveranimation]

I just paused to check spotify not realizing you literally uploaded this video less than an hour ago 😅 I am so eager to add all your new stuff on my playlist haha

[@jeremiahgabriel5709]

I was having a really hard time getting out of bed today, and then I saw this in my notifications, and I no joke JUMPED out of bed. The vocals. The word choice. INCREDIBLE 🎉

[@TheAuraChronicles]

Huzzah!! Another wonderful melody from the lovely Maiden Bligin'!

[@RiniDiamandis]

i just want to run with the mummers and clowns is stellar lmaoo

[@MoonchildDontCry]

This is so good! Please do "Good luck! Babe". My little sapphic heart will explode with glee.

[@pogglefishii6807]

Now this is *extremely* interesting historically. The tavern known as the “Brasserie du cheval rosé,” part of the abbey in Sainte-Cécile, was notorious in the 14th Century across all of what is now France for a “level of debauchery and ungodly behaviour unseen outside Babylon itself.” This probably explains why it was burned down along with the abbey on Papal orders in 1393. What has never been known, however, is which Sainte-Cécile it was located in. Everyone assumes the one near Maçon, and that certainly is the nearest one to Annecy, but the mention of Calais also in this song finally proves that it was actually in Sainte-Cécille Plage, just north of Etaples and a little under a day’s ride from Calais.

[@tornoutlaw]

What a sophisticated shitpost :D

[@Hiddenronin]

St Cecilia is the patron of Music and musicians. Nice touch!

[@MichaelWattage]

You were a massive inspiration for my pink pony club homage!