Soldier

by Andrew Blackwood MacBaine the Purple
ｩ 1996, 2014 Andrew Nicholson

I知 a soldier of war, and I fight, oh I fight...
For the high dragon lord痴 army of light!
With a helmet and sword,
I will fight for my lord,
I知 a soldier of war, spirit so bright.

I joined up when the sergeant did ply me
with great mugfills of beer, wine and mead,
and he told me I壇 soon be a knight strong and true
have rich armor and shield and steed...

I知 a soldier of war, and I fight, always fight...
But the dreams of my sleep are tattered and tight.
I知 hard and I知 cold, 
and I feel so old...
I知 a soldier of war, spirit of might.

So I went with my youth and my pikestaff
to die at the dragon痴 command.
When I found that our acts were mistaken
I spoke out -- and they took my hand...

I知 a soldier of war, and I fight... still I fight....
and my purse overflows with blood and with gold,
soon time takes it痴 toll,
and the die cast will roll...
I知 a soldier no more, sprit of night...

I知 a soldier no more...
And I fight in this damnable cold
with one hand here in hell
for I sacrificed my soul...
I sacrificed my soul...
sacrificed my soul...