Chris De Burgh

The Ghost Of Old King Richard

Chris De Burgh


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Intro:
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I have seen the ghost of old King Richard
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Walking through the hall as if he were alive
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And with such an air of pain and sorrow
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Trying to get back to the other side

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I have heard the tale of when King Richard
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Was granted a relic of the Holy Cross
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But from him 'twas stolen when in prison
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Now he's greaving for the loss

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Oh a lack a day
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May good fortune come his way
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Oh a lack a lee
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May his spirit rest in peace

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I have seen the sword of old King Richard
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Hanging with a scabbard at the fireside
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Such a mighty blade of Spanish silver
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Keen and flashing in the firelight

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I have read the words of old King Richard
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Standing at the walls of Jerusalem
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When he raised his voice to exhort his people
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Ready for the battle with the Saracen

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Oh a lack a day
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May good fortune come his way
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Oh a lack a lee
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May his spirit rest in peace

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Oh a lack a day
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May good fortune come his way
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Oh a lack a lee
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May his spirit      rest in peace

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I have seen the ghost of old King Richard
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Walking through the hall as if he were alive