3rd Crusade Lyrics - Nomad Series - Cowboy Junkies

King Richard came upon them 

3000 I am told 

Slit their stomachs in search of jewels 

In search of Islams gold. 

On the road from Acre 

They're crucifying thieves 

Crows are pecking at their eyes 

While the hypocrites run free 

I've been told that you've been bold 

Believing in the shit that you've been sold 

And I hear that you fear the way 

A simple damn dream can disappear 

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They marched on through the seasons 

The skies lit by burning hills 

They gobbled up the cities 

To the sound of raging bells 

When they reached the Holy Land 

They gave their thanks to God 

They hammered on the Temple stones 

And crushed the filthy mob. 

I've been told that you've been bold 

Believing in the shit that you've been sold 

And I hear that you fear the way 

A simple damn dream can disappear 

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The rich they still get richer 

The poor still spill their blood 

The poppies grow in Kandahar 

And the oil still flows in Saud.