Hej!
This time, as promised, a contrafactum for a fallen hero. In the SCA, one of my closest friends was Duke Sir Morguhn Sheridan, who passed away about two and a half years ago. He was three time King of the East, twice Prince of AEthelmearc, and twice King of AEthelmearc. He was, in many ways, the epitome of the chivalry that the SCA holds dear. After he passed, I wrote a song for him. It is to the tune of Seminole Wind, as performed by James Taylor on his “Covers” album. The lyrics follow:
Lord of Chivalry
(Seminole Wind)
It is said in days of old
Men went searching for fame untold
Spurs of silver and chains of gold
The Lords of Chivalry
They kneel to kings and an oath they speak
Save the poor protect the weak
Honor for the right they seek
Til the world's time shall cease
Ride Lords of Chivalry
Ride til the people of the land are free
Evil hears your battlecall
And flees for it dares not stay
Ride into battle with banners bright
Drive away darkness, bring the light
Ride into the glorious fight
For a gold chain never fades
From the East a young man rides
With flaming hair and laughing eyes
A soaring soul and a battle cry
A true lord riding free
He rides for glory and he rides for fame
His ladies' honor and a noble name
A wild spirit whom none can tame
A Lord of Chivalry
Ride Lords of Chivalry
Ride til the people of the land are free
Evil hears your battlecall
And flees for it dares not stay
Ride into battle with banners bright
Drive away darkness, bring the light
Ride into the glorious fight
For a gold chain never fades
The kingdom's glorious service called
In the list, at war, or in the hall
With love and laughter let all recall
The Paragon of Chivalry
For the honor of his ladies the Crown he bore
In times of peace, on the field of war
His fames resounds in legend and lore
The Lord of Chivalry
Ride Lord of Chivalry
Ride til the people of the land are free
Evil hears your battlecall
And flees for it dares not stay
Ride into battle with banners bright
Drive away darkness, bring the light
Ride into the glorious fight
For a gold chain never fade
In final battle with the dauntless foe
He fought to his last, stood toe to toe
At Valhalla's Gates, the gods now know
The Lord of Chivalry
His joy in battle his heart's desire
In death let the glory of his life inspire
His memory brings our souls to fire
The Lord of Chivalry
Ride Lord of Chivalry
Ride til the people of the land are free
I still hear your battlecall
Where you've gone I cannot say
Ride into battle with banners bright
Drive away darkness, bring the light
Ride on forever, our valiant knight
For a pure heart never fades
No, a true knight never fades
(the next time, more of what a friend calls “The Great Men Series” - an erfidrapa for Morguhn)
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