Now let's say [Incomprehensible] when we left off last night

The hideous dragon had carried the maid to his cave by moonlight

He gnashed his teeth and breathed his fire

The heath quaked and we trembled in fear



I said someone must save the sweet raven haired maiden

Though surely the cost will be steep

So we lads all drew lots, our insides tied in knots

And I won and the rest went to sleep



So I picked up my staff

And I followed the trail of his smoke to the mouth of the cave

And I bid him come out, yea forsooth, I did shout

Yee fool dragon be gone or behave



And then under my breath I uttered a charm said

To make the worst fiend become kind

Knaves and knights of dire plights now diminish his sights

And it worked and the dragon went blind



And he charged off the cliff

Howling mad and he died

And the maiden accepted my ring

And then you came along

And were brave, bold and strong

And in thanks every night now I sing



Race you to the top of the morning

Come sit on my shoulders and ride

Run and hide, I'll come and find you

Climb hills to remind you

I love you my boy at my side



Now another fool dragon's appeared, I must leave you

He's scorching our land with his breath

From his lair, this one taunts me he dares me, he haunts me

Once again, we must fight to the death



Would to God I could stay and instead slay your dragon

This beast who sits hunched on your back

Would God I could wrench him away from your bed

Or cut off or tear off his terrible head

Could breathe out my fire on him 'til he was dead

Or beg him to spare you and take me instead



As it is, I must leave you in care of my brother

The wizard who lives on the hill

Who has promised his art will soon pierce through the heart

Of this dragon that's keeping you ill



And I know that your mother, God bless her

Would want you to do as he says and grow strong

And you know that as soon as I can I'll return

So be brave son and know that I long



To race you to the top of the morning

Come sit on my shoulders and ride

Run and hide, I'll come and find you

Climb hills to remind you, I love you

I love you, my boy at my side