Soldier Lyrics - Richard Dawson

Here we are at the Fortress of Long Wings 

My fellows bristling with anticipation 

At slurp among their supperbowls 

A map of steam in the rafters overheard 

Shovelling it in 

I don't taste a thing 

Only a memory of 

Kisses spilled upon my chin 

I am tired 

I am afraid 

My heart is full of dread 

I am tired 

And I am afraid 

My heart is full of dread 

Even now on the evening of battle 

I'm clammy with doubt of love 

I'm really scared of going 

How I yearn to hold you once again 

In the morning we 

March across the sea 

To the sunken monastery 

To face our faceless enemy 

I am tired 

I am afraid 

My heart is full of dread 

I am tired 

I am afraid 

My heart is full of dread 

The rolling fields grow dark as the grave 

And I am running for my life 

Avowed to never draw another blade 

I'll be back home just as soon as I can 

Let's betroth without delay 

Pack the horse and ride away 

Find some better place where 

We might raise a family 

My heart is full of hope 

I am tired 

And I am afraid 

My heart is full of hope