Not in Nottingham

"Not in Nottingham" is the fourth and final song of Disney's 1973 animated feature film Robin Hood. It takes place in the rain and with the citizens of Nottingham in jail. It was sung by Alan-A-Dale (Roger Miller).

Mumford & Sons covered the song during their sessions with Daytrotter.

A short reprise is sung off-screen by Alan-a-Dale when Friar Tuck is taken to the jail by the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Lyrics[]

Every town...
Has its ups and downs...
Sometimes ups...
Outnumber the downs...
But not in Nottingham.

I'm inclined to believe,
If we weren't so down,
We'd up and leave,
We'd up and fly if we had wings for flyin'...
Can't you see the tears we're cryin'?
Can't there be some happiness for me?
Not in Nottingham.

Videos[]

Los Lobos - Not In Nottingham

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Media
Robin Hood (Video) • CGI remake film • The Legacy Collection

Disney Parks
Garden of the Twelve Friends Fireworks: Wonderful World of Animation • Wondrous Journeys Restaurants: The Friar's Nook Halloween: Frightfully Fun Parade • Kooky Spooky Halloween Night

Characters
Robin Hood • Little John • Alan-A-Dale • Prince John • Sir Hiss • Sheriff of Nottingham • Trigger and Nutsy • Rhino Guards • Captain Crocodile • Wolf Arrowmen • Otto • Friar Tuck • Skippy Bunny • Sis Bunny • Tagalong Bunny • Mrs. Bunny • Skippy's Siblings • Toby • Maid Marian • Lady Kluck • Sexton Mouse • Little Sister • King Richard

Songs
Whistle Stop • Oo-De-Lally • Love • The Phony King of England • Not in Nottingham

Locations
Sherwood Forest • Nottingham • Castle of Nottingham