Atlantian Soil
an song by:  Lord Dunstan LeHeryngmongere
words copyright 2005 by Keith Edward Nealson

Dm                 Dm7             Am           Am/G
I stand at the shield wall, awaiting my orders
        C                       C/6
The enemy stand across the field.

They came and they foolishly threatened our borders . . .
Expecting Atlantians to yield!

But Atlantian war horns did sound out the cry
The men are assembled, the battle draws nigh

Our swords at the ready, our banners they fly
We’ll march to the beat of a drum . . . on Atlantian Soil.

(play 1 verse through, no words)

Chorus
Atlantian warriors’ courage will show
We’ll fight any battle, we’ll beat any foe
And if I should triumph, then homeward I’ll go
But if I should die, you must bury me low . . .
In Atlantian soil (play 1 verse through, no words)


My home it is built on Atlantian earth
My wife is Atlantian, too
My children are both of Atlantian birth
My neighbors are good folk and true.
But if any should come here our blood for to spill
They’ll find we are ready to fight and to kill
Until every last foeman lies lies broken and still
Their flesh to be food for the worms . . .
In Atlantian soil.

Chorus

Our allies are ready to fight alongside us
And every beside them we stand.
And when we are called from our homelands to fight
We will do as our crown does command.
And if I should fall, I have but one request
Carry my body to where it can rest.
Lay me down low in the land I love best
Yes send me to lie . . .
In Atlantian Soil.

Chorus

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